The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Laowa 100mm F2.8 TS 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 100mm F2.8 TS is the longer of the two lenses at 162mm. The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 148mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Laowa 100mm F2.8 TS also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro's 81mm 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. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 646g, which means it is 569g (46%) lighter than the Laowa 100mm F2.8 TS which has a weight of 1215g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Laowa 100mm F2.8 TS has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Laowa 100mm F2.8 TS:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Laowa 100mm F2.8 TS has the Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and , and for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Laowa 100mm F2.8 TS is also available in Sony E , Canon RF, Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
