Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. vs Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
Both are Leica L lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
Pick the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO if
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
Spec differences
10 differences| Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. | Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
700 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
102 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
73 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.21 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 90mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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