Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro 100mm
Laowa
40 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro 100mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony FE, L Mount, Nikon Z, Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.22 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:3.8 |
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)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro 100mm0.080score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.418score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
