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 Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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 Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM with a length of 56mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a larger diameter of 69mm 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 Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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 Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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. Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM weighs 190g, 38% (120g) lighter than the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's weight of 310g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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 Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM:
Lens Mounts
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has the Canon EF-S lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Canon T8i , Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Sony E , Leica M , 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 Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
