Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Key differences
- —The 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO is 351g lighter (291g vs 642g).
- —The FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is faster: f/1.4 vs f/5.6 (≈4.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO cost $1,351 less ($449 vs $1,800).
- —The 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO reaches 2.00× vs 0.12×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F5.6
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 291g◆
- 642g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 53.0 × 81.0mm
- 84.7 × 107.3mm
- Volume
- 179 cm³◆
- 605 cm³
- Density
- 1.63 g/cm³
- 1.06 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀46mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.16m◆
- 0.80m
- Max magnification
- 2.00×◆
- 0.12×
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 9
- 14 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- XD Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $449◆
- $1,800
- Sharpness
- 8.2
- 9.5◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.0
- 9.4◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 9.4
- Flare Resistance
- 7.5
- 8.7◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.3
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 7.4◆
- 7.0
Performance overlay
- 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO
- FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.