Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Both are Sony E macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

f/2.8MF

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TTArtisan

100mm f/2.8 Macro

f/2.8MF

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Pick the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO if

Our notes say it suits: Extreme macro, insects and jewellery, product close-ups

Pick the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro if

You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

4 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO and the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro
	Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO	TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Brand	Laowa	TTArtisan
Max magnification	2×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	12 more blades
Optical design	12 elements / 10 groups	14 elements / 10 groups

9 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, min focus distance, 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
Min focus distance: 0.25 m 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.