Sony E 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.
- Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro goes wider (30mm vs 100mm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO reaches further (100mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | E 30mm F3.5 Macro | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 30mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 138.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | 67 |
| Length mm | 55.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 62.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.095 (closer focusing) | 0.247 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 12 |
Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro
A compact APS-C macro for E-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.095 m. It weighs about 138 g and uses a 49mm filter.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Very light at 138 g
- Compact 49mm filter size
- Compact
Cons
- No stabilization
- Short working distance
- Slow f/3.5 aperture
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.
Pros
- 2:1 magnification
- APO optical design
- 67mm filters
- Close focus 0.247 m
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Large
- No stabilization