Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Tilt-shift 1X Macro

Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

f/2.8MF

Full specs

Laowa

100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro

f/2.8

Full specs

Pick the 2X Ultra Macro APO if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.32 m
Our notes say it suits: Extreme macro, insects and jewellery, product close-ups

Pick the Tilt-shift 1X Macro if

You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO and the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro
	2X Ultra Macro APO	Tilt-shift 1X Macro
Type	Macro	Tilt-Shift
Format	Full frame	not listed
Filter thread	67 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.25 m closer	0.32 m
Max magnification	2×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	15 more blades
Optical design	12 elements / 10 groups	13 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Laowa both
Mount: Sony E both
Focal length: 100mm both
Max aperture: f/2.8 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.