TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 vs Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO
Both are Leica L lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 if
- You need 3⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/5.6)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.8 m
Spec differences
8 differences| TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 | Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
TTArtisan
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
3⅓ stops faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
46 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.8 m
|
0.16 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
2×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 8 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8
This 85mm f/1.8 fast short-telephoto prime lens from TTArtisan fits Leica L mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Our notes
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO
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