Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro goes wider (30mm vs 100mm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO reaches further (100mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Laowa |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 30mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Weight g | 128 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 46 | 67 |
| Length mm | 60.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 57.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.1 (closer focusing) | 0.247 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 12 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 2.0 |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
A compact macro for Micro Four Thirds that reaches 1:1 and weighs about 128 g. It takes 46mm filters and is equivalent to a 60mm lens on full frame.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at 128 g
- Close focus 0.095 m
Cons
- Short working distance
- f/3.5 aperture
- Not weather sealed
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.