The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the LAOWA 180mm f4.5 Macro and the LAOWA 180mm f4.5 Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods.
Filter Threads
Both the LAOWA 180mm f4.5 Macro and the LAOWA 180mm f4.5 Macro have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The LAOWA 180mm f4.5 Macro has the Leica L lens mount whereas the LAOWA 180mm f4.5 Macro has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
LAOWA 180mm f4.5 Macro is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
LAOWA 180mm f4.5 Macro is also available in Nikon Z , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
180mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.5.
