Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO vs Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. 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 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
295 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
61.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
64 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.21 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
2×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
13
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
11 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2021
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 90mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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