Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO 85mm
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
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO 85mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | APO | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 163 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO 85mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
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 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO 85mm0.088score 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 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.
