The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II and the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro with a length of 81mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's 53mm 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. Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro weighs 314g, 35% (170g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II's weight of 484g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II and the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's widest aperture value is
F5.6.
