The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH 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 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH with a length of 67mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH has a larger diameter of 58mm compared to the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's 53mm 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. Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro weighs 289g, which means it is 141g (32%) lighter than the Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH which has a weight of 430g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is also available in Sony E , Canon RF, Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
On the other hand, the Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.