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 Summarit-M 90mm f2.5 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 Summarit-M 90mm f2.5 with a length of 67mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica Summarit-M 90mm f2.5 has a larger diameter of 55mm 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 71g (19%) lighter than the Leica Summarit-M 90mm f2.5 which has a weight of 360g.
Filter Threads
Both the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Leica Summarit-M 90mm f2.5 have the same Filter thread size of 46mm.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Leica Summarit-M 90mm f2.5 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 Summarit-M 90mm f2.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm.