The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS and the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS is the longer of the two lenses at 169mm. The Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro with a length of 153mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS's 85mm diameter.
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. Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro weighs 980g, 27% (365g) lighter than the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS's weight of 1345g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS and the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro has the same Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are , and .
Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS is also available in the Sony E , Canon RF, Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
82.5mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 120mm.
