Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
Both are Sony E macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
- Our notes say it suits: Extreme macro, insects and jewellery, product close-ups
Pick the Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
8 differences| Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Rokinon
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
730 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
149.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
72.5 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
2×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Macro both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 100mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
A manual-focus 2:1 macro lens for full-frame cameras that magnifies subjects to twice life-size. It has an APO design for low colour fringing and a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- 2:1 magnification
- APO optical design
- 67mm filters
- Close focus 0.247 m
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Large
- No stabilization
Our notes
Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Rokinon fits Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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