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 RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS 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. Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro with a length of 81mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS also has a larger diameter of 103mm 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 RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS 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 RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS 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 310g, which means it is 885g (74%) lighter than the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS which has a weight of 1195g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Sony E , Leica M , 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 Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS's widest aperture value is
F1.2 .
