DrM Posted January 5, 2024 Share #1 Posted January 5, 2024 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I came across the Laowa 85mm Macro APO lens (https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-laowa-85mm-5-6-21-macro/) and I was wondering if there is a comparison with the Leica 90 Macro somewhere? I like the 50 Lux for portraits, but a 90 occasionally if it comes with a good macro option would be great. Perfect would be the Leica 90 Macro with built-in close-up functionality like the 50 lux II and 35 APO. Best Marc Edited January 5, 2024 by DrM Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sometimesmaybe Posted January 5, 2024 Share #2 Posted January 5, 2024 i know they offer it in M mount but is it coupled? meyer optik offers M mount glass, but none are coupled Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted January 5, 2024 Share #3 Posted January 5, 2024 (edited) Here is the thread already discussed: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/327832-christmas-present-laowa-85mm-f56-macro/ Seems RF coupled according to the back of the lens but not fine tuned and it says: "Although designed for Leica M-mount cameras, this lens is not compatible with rangefinder focusing methods and will require live view or EVF focusing for accurate framing and focusing results." Edited January 5, 2024 by Al Brown 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted January 5, 2024 Share #4 Posted January 5, 2024 On Leica M the approximate focus distances are: At 1:1 reproduction 0.19m At 2:1 reproduction 0.163m Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Blanko Posted January 5, 2024 Share #5 Posted January 5, 2024 (edited) I have both, but I never "tested" them side by side. They are IMHO very different tools. The maximum magnification of the Leica is 1:2 with the macro adapter whereas the Laowa reaches up to 2:1. For shots at infinity, it is my feeling that this is not the core competence of the Laowa. This seems to be consistent with Bastian's review. Thus, one cannot replace the other if you want to use all their individual capabilities. I like the Laowa as a very unique macro tool, nothing more. On the contrary, the Leica Macro Elmar is the light and tiny traveling 90mm lens which can be also used for light macro, if needed. Usually, I would however not call 1:2 "macro"... BTW, the Laowa is indeed range finder coupled. Edited January 5, 2024 by Robert Blanko 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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