Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO vs Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E
Both are Sony E mount primes for macro — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 65mm | 65mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Check the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO price on Amazon →
Check the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO and the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E?
The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is 65mm f/2.8 prime, APS-C; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E is 65mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO or the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E?
The Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO and Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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