Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro 100mm
Laowa
40 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro 100mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony FE, L Mount, Nikon Z, Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 1.22 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro 100mm
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro 100mm0.080score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 19 specs.
