Regarding laowq lenses .

[Jack]

I saw a lot of macro photographers are using Laowa lenses. Are they better then normal macro lenses? Or it's just marketing?

 

[Deleted member 310]

the best in terms of quality is the

SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD - Tamron

 

[Jack]

the best in terms of quality is the

SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD - Tamron

I have my Canon 100 f2.8 L version. But I saw a lot of photographers using Laowa lens, even here on forum, and was wondering, does it deliver better quality?

 

[Ron Westbroek]

I think there is no difference, but the magnification is often more.
The lens I want (Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x ultra macro) has a magnification of 5x and a normal macro lens only has a magnification of 1: 1.

 

[Jack]

I think there is no difference, but the magnification is often more.
The lens I want (Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x ultra macro) has a magnification of 5x and a normal macro lens only has a magnification of 1: 1.

Alright , so the Only difference it’s magnification ? How about quality ?

 

[Deleted member 310]

They are especially cheaper than other brands, Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro costs 500€ while the equivalent canon costs 1000€.

In terms of photo quality, difficult to comment on, it is an emerging brand, I don't have enough hindsight.

 

[Ron Westbroek]

The quality is very good, otherwise I wouldn't buy one, but I haven't got a new camera yet.

 

[Jack]

They are especially cheaper than other brands, Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro costs 500€ while the equivalent gun costs 1000€.

In terms of photo quality, difficult to comment on, it is an emerging brand, I don't have enough hindsight.

That's a lot of money, I mean, even I spent a lot of money for my 100mm macro lens. But only 1:1 magnification.

 

[Jack]

The quality is very good, otherwise I wouldn't buy one, but I haven't got a new camera yet.

And what subjects you are shooting ?

 

[Helix_2648]

I also thought about to buy the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO , but the close-up limit is a big problem for me as most bugs or dragonflies are very shy. But I've the same (or even bigger) problem if I use my Raynox lens.

So it really might be a good alternative.... on the other hand the Sigma 105mm macro lens is also a good solution and has a higher close-up limit and costs less money. So at the end it's a questions of magnification. If you mostly take picture with a magnification of 2:1 the Laowa might be a good choice. If you you use use 1:1 magnification the 90mm Tamron, the 105mm Sigma or the 100mm Canon is a better choise.