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 Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 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. Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro with a length of 81mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's 53mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH Size and Weight 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 766g (72%) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH which has a weight of 1055g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH has the same Leica M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max .
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 Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm.
