Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has a better max magnification (2x vs 0.16x).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 118mm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 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).
  • Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length90mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements139
Optical Groups107
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance17 cm30 cm
Max Magnification2x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$449$499
Filter Size67mm40mm
Diameter62mm66.6mm
Length118mm45mm
Weight375g (13.2 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo