Laowa 85mm vs 90mm Macro Lens – Which One To Buy?

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[jordiolbe]

I bought the 85mm two weeks ago and I can't be more happy, a game changer for handheld macro photography, the f5.6... I always shoot at f5.6 or f8 so I don't mind

[larrykay]

I sold my Laowa 90mm and just bought the 85mm and used it today for the first time. I couldn't be happier. It is so small and light making it easier to use for insect photos in the field. And thank you for the discount from Laowa! Keep up the great work Micael.

[elisabethlafontaine]

I’d like to buy both! I have a Sigma 105mm macro so am going to opt for the 85mm - the weight really attracts me! First I will watch your videos again. Thank you Micael for all your macro help, I really appreciate it.

[timoohlsen]

Thanks for your lens guide Micael! I found it very helpful 👍

[mattdp]

Hope your channel grows with your many videos these days.

[DaveMuller]

Thanks to your videos I bought the 100mm. I absolutely love it! I was originally using it on a 90D and have mostly moved to a 6D now and I wish they made a 160mm macro for full frame :D

[unclebuck]

I ordered from your link got my lens in a week. I got the 90mm looked at all the reviews

[nelsonpiedade]

i im the happy owner of an Sigma 50mm F2, 8 EX DG MAcro lens and ive just yestedday aquired the 100mm F2.8 Macro EX DG from Sigma too.and i must say im impressed by the ease of uze of the two of them. and because i also do some creative works with some pieces of cloth and litle "Subjects i find layng around my porche i can testify off the very pleasing time i got from uzing the both of the sigma lenses on canon 1300d T6 body with 18megapixeis.
good showdown by the way.keep them coming

[martinoberstein]

Very helpful, Micael, thank you ever so much!

[brodylockwood]

Also, because I am canon, I cannot use the 65mm as its obly for M mounts and I don't believe you can adapt M lenses to RF. I think I'll go with the 85mm. Love your videos!

[kaiyankwong]

I have both Laowa 85mm f/5.6 and 100mm f/2.8 2X macro lenses. Both lenses are sharp ( may be 100mm a bit better ) I prefer 85mm for 1-2X macro works and enjoy its light weight and compact size. It is more easier to use in the field. One drawback or weak point of 85mm is the six blades aperture which makes the highlight rendering not ideal, the disc become edgy at f/8 already and the inner zone of the discs is fairy busy. On the other hand, 13 blades aperture in 100mm f/2.8 (as well as 90mm f/2.8 ) will have a better highlight rendering.

[BernardoSeguraSilva]

Thank you Micael! I'll go with the 85mm

[KPAkiLer]

I own the Nikon 105 2.8 Z. I've been using it for everything macro except insects(tried couple times, turned out good but I want more magnification). I'm considering the 85mm because it's small, same optical quality as the 90mm, and for my flash/hood/diffuser setup I think it will light directly above my subjects. Do you ever have issues with bumping into subjects with the 85 ? As the whole setup is physically closer to the subject?

[Carbonisation]

I'm in the same dilemma.

Currently, I have the Sony 90 G 1x and Laowa 25 2.5-5x. Sometimes, I just want to bring one lens, and often 1x isn't quite enough. Also, I don't need the AF or OSS of the Sony, which I thought would come in handy at first.

So, I'm probably trading in the 90 G for one of the Laowa 85 or 90 lenses. I'm leaning more towards the 85 based on these points; size and weight (a perfect pair with the 25), I rarely use anything wider than f/8, even when photographing plants from the side (I want to bring in the environment more), and speed doesn't matter to me, as I always bring a flash.

I'm less sure about what diffuser to choose. As of now, I just have one of the cheap circular ones. I use the Godox V1 flash, which I think is great, but I'm new to macro, so I'm not sure.

[rossk]

Such a hard decision between the 90 and the 85 for my R5... I went with the 85 via your affiliate link because I figure I have other lenses for "normal" photography and after using the 900g RF 24-70 with extension tubes for a while - the < 300g of the 85mm sure sounds good! What do you think about making a video with defuser/lighting suggestions for working with such a small/short lens? 😁

[gbudesaphotography]

I recognize and own that Phidippus Tshirt! Thomas is an insect pro! BTW I'm about to buy the 90mm, for a little bit more money I may as well get the f2.8

[ishanr]

I have the 100mm, not really happy with it due to its size. Worth trying one of these? I ended up not using my 100 often, a actually rarely do macro.

[lancealbon]

Great video. Since I saw the video released about the Laowa 90mm, I’ve actually been trying to see a comparison between the Laowa 90mm and Laowa 100mm, and maybe even against the Sony 90mm macro.

At the moment I’m watching an auction for a Laowa 100mm EF lens. I have a Metabones adapter for my Sony a7rii, and I also have an old Canon 650d which I could use this lens on.

So far I bought extension tubes to try, the Meike MK320 flash, and a diffuser like yours that fits over the lens. So I’m starting small … to take photos of small creatures : ) haha

[mimi]

Thanks. I were looking for a 85 vs 90 review 2 days ago.😎

[hound]

Great video, i purchased the 90mm version just yesterday and received it today! Awesome lens!
Do you have a link for that fabric diffuser thing you use around the 4 minute mark?