Lens Comparison
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z)
Key Differences
- Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) has a better max magnification (2x vs 0.1x).
- Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) has a better min focus distance (17 cm vs 50 cm).
- Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
- Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) has a better length (59.5mm vs 118mm).
- Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) has a better weight (280g (9.9 oz) vs 375g (13.2 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 90mm | 56mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 85-85mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 17 cm | 50 cm |
| Max Magnification | 2x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 67.2mm |
| Length | 118mm | 59.5mm |
| Weight | 375g (13.2 oz) | 280g (9.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
