Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 vs Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO

Both are Nikon F macro lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1

f/3.5920 g

Full specs

Laowa

180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO

f/4.5

Full specs

Pick the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)

Pick the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.47 m

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 and the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO
	Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1	Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO
Brand	Tamron	Laowa
Format	not listed	Full frame
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅔ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	920 g	not listed
Length	166 mm	not listed
Filter thread	not listed	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.47 m	0.3 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	1.5×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 9 groups

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Macro both
Focal length: 180mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1

This 180mm f/3.5 full-frame macro lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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