Laowa 85mm f 5 6 2x ultra macro apo vs laowa 90mm f 2 8 2x ultra macro apo?

For most people I'd pick the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO. Its f/2.8 opening is two stops brighter than the 85mm's f/5.6, which makes focusing and composing much easier on small, dim subjects and gives you more background blur. It fits Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF and L-Mount.

The Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO is the one to consider if you shoot Leica M, since it lists that mount and the 90mm doesn't. Its slower aperture gives deeper depth of field, which can help on very small subjects, but it's harder to focus in dim light.

Both are manual focus and neither is stabilised, so check your camera's mount before you buy. If you're new to macro, the lenses guide explains how aperture affects light and blur.

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