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 Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z 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. Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro with a length of 81mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's 53mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 314g, which means it is 426g (57%) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z which has a weight of 740g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is also available in Sony E , Leica M, Canon RF 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 Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z's widest aperture value is
F1.4.