Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Detailed Comparison

Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

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Macro Prime | Canon EF

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Macro Prime | Canon EF

Reasons to choose Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro over Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	530 g vs 638 g	108 g lighter
Length	95 mm vs 125 mm	30 mm shorter
Filter Thread	55 mm vs 67 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Reasons to choose Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO over Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro

Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro	Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Brand	Tokina	Venus
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$399.00	$0.00
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Macro Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	100mm	100mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F32	F22
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	13
Optics
Optical Elements	9	12
Optical Groups	8	10
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.25m
Max Magnification	1X	2X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	No AF
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	530g	638g
Diameter	73mm	72mm
Length	95mm	125mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	55mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	BH-551	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	Unknown
Optional Accessories	-	-
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