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 Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 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. Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro with a length of 81mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 92mm 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 Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 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 Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 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 186g (39%) lighter than the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 which has a weight of 475g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 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 Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sony E , Canon RF , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has the fastest aperture of
F5.6 , the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
