Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro goes wider (90mm vs 100mm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO reaches further (100mm vs 90mm).
| Spec | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Laowa | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 90mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO: a macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro
This 90mm f/2.5 macro lens from Tamron fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.