Lens Comparison
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Key Differences
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) has a better max magnification (2x vs 0.15x).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) has a better min focus distance (23 cm vs 40 cm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S has a better length (86.5mm vs 130mm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S has a better weight (415g (14.6 oz) vs 600g (1.32 lb)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | − | 47° – 47° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Multi-focus Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 23 cm | 40 cm |
| Max Magnification | 2x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 62mm |
| Diameter | 77mm | 76mm |
| Length | 130mm | 86.5mm |
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 415g (14.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
