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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR with a length of 145mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a larger diameter of 93mm 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR weighs 1005g, 25% (340g) 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 55mm F2.8 TS and the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 45-100mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
