Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO vs Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.21 m vs 0.74 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.2 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
13 differences| Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Viltrox
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2.2
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
345 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
78 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
69 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.21 m
closer
|
0.74 m
|
| Max magnification |
2×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
13
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Focal length
- 90mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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