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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO — Prime/zoom
Laowa

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Prime/zoom

86
/ 100
From $449
VS
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art wins by 5
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lands at 86 and Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art at 91. That puts Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale

Pick Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Compared on the build sub-score

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on build (94 vs 90).

Sharpness

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on sharpness (91 vs 86).

Autofocus

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on af (90 vs 82).

Value for money

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO more score per dollar ($449 vs $1,499).

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 86
vs
91 Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Score breakdown

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
86
sharpness 86
af 82
build 90
value 86
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
91
sharpness 91
af 90
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO versus Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — full spec comparison
Spec Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO vs Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Which is better, Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO worth the price? +

At $449, Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.

Is Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art worth the price? +

At $1,499, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.

Does Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for build, Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (91 vs 86). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.