Lens Comparison
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO (L-mount) vs Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO
Key Differences
- Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better length (100mm vs 214mm).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better weight (430g (15.2 oz) vs 670g (1.48 lb)).
- Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO (L-mount) has a better max magnification (1.5x vs 1x).
- Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (22 cm vs 30 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 180mm | 100mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | − | − |
| Optical Groups | − | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 22 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1.5x | 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) | $999 | $999 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 82mm | 74mm |
| Length | 214mm | 100mm |
| Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 430g (15.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
