Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO vs Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS

Key Differences

  • Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has a better max magnification (2x vs 0.15x).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (45mm vs 118mm).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (155g (5.5 oz) vs 375g (13.2 oz)).
  • Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has a better min focus distance (17 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length90mm35mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements138
Optical Groups107
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent53-53mm
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance17 cm30 cm
Max Magnification2x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$449
Filter Size67mm49mm
Diameter62mm63mm
Length118mm45mm
Weight375g (13.2 oz)155g (5.5 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo