Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC 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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Samyang

100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO

f/3.1MF

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

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.31 m
Our notes say it suits: Extreme macro, insects and jewellery, product close-ups

Pick the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

7 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO and the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
	Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO	Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
Brand	Laowa	Samyang
Max aperture	f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster	f/3.1
Diameter	not listed	81.6 mm
Min focus distance	0.25 m closer	0.31 m
Max magnification	2×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	12 elements / 10 groups	15 elements / 12 groups

7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Macro both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 100mm 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.