Lens Comparison
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO AF vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Key Differences
- Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO AF has a better max magnification (1.5x vs 0.25x).
- Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has a better min focus distance (52 cm vs 230 cm).
- Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
- Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has a better length (165.6mm vs 214mm).
- Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 180mm | 70-180mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 22 |
| Optical Groups | − | 18 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 230 cm | 52 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1.5x | 0.25x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $999 | $999 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 82mm | 80mm |
| Length | 214mm | 165.6mm |
| Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 855g (1.88 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
