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Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount) vs Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount) is 280g lighter (295g vs 575g).
  • —The 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount) reaches 2.00× vs 0.20×.

Which to choose

  • 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The best close-ups: 2.00× magnification
  • 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 295g, 280g less than the next
    • +Autofocus

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Laowa
90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount)
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount)
16842
Sigma
90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
16842CONTEMPORARY
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
90mm
90mm
Max aperture
F2.8
F2.8
Weight
575g
295g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
74.0 × 120.0mm
64.0 × 59.7mm
Volume
516 cm³
192 cm³◆
Density
1.11 g/cm³
1.54 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀67mm
⌀55mm
Min focus
0.20m◆
0.50m
Max magnification
2.00×◆
0.20×
Elements / groups
13 / 10
11 / 10
Aperture blades
13◆
9
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
Stepping Motor
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
—
Aperture ring
Yes
Yes
Released
2022
2021
MSRP (USD)
$499
Unconfirmed
Sharpness
9.0◆
8.8
Bokeh Rendering
7.8
8.0◆
Autofocus Speed
MF
8.2
Flare Resistance
6.8
7.9◆
Build / Sealing
8.5
9.0◆
Value / Size
8.8◆
8.6
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount)
  • 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

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