Lens Comparison
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
Key Differences
- Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has a better weight (260g (9.2 oz) vs 600g (1.32 lb)).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) has a better max magnification (2x vs 1x).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has a better length (74.5mm vs 130mm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has a better min focus distance (16 cm vs 23 cm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) has a better price (msrp) ($599 vs $699).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| 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 | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 23 cm | 16 cm |
| Max Magnification | 2x | 1x |
| 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 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 46mm |
| Diameter | 77mm | 66mm |
| Length | 130mm | 74.5mm |
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 260g (9.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
