Nice video, John! Regarding your comment about using IBIS with this lens...I assume you mean when hand-holding (not on a tripod), because I was under the impression that when using IBIS while camera is on the tripod, it could actually induce slight blur. Please correct me if I'm wrong here. (Besides, I always shoot tripod-mounted, using the self-timer to totally eliminate any vibration from either hand or shutter release.) Thanks!
I have a sony 90mm g that i strictly use in studio and sometimes at the park but mostly on a tripod. But i do sometimes feel limited with it. I know full on that the lens is ridiculously nice for photography that i tend to not do. So I’m curious to anyone who has switched or run both to know what their thoughts are. Please note. I don’t shoot portraits so I’m strictly talking macro or ultra macro. I’m also looking into the 25mm 2-5x
is that a Leofoto tripod? looks like a LN-324 to me :) I was hoping you will show the difference between 1:1 and 2:1... I am thinking to get this lens and your review just pushing me forward :) You mentioned the Tripod Collar... does this lens have one?
YES it is!! It's a solid tripod! I can always rely on it. The tripod collar is an additional accessory so if you get the lens, you need to buy it as well.
I have the same tripod and love it... also have the LS-324 for my bike rides as that one is ultra compact since no center column. One more thing I noticed is one of the samples is a 10 piso coin :) Are you pinoy? ;)
@@JohnSisonPhotography Excellent! I have and love the Leofoto LN-254CT tripod and built-in panning head! A very solid, robust tripod that works great with a Nikon Z7 and up to ( at least in my experience) a Nikkor AP-S 70 - 300 f/4.5-5.6 zoom. Highly recommended!
Good night, i have just buy this len, i feel the focus ring smooth but i feel a little "rough" between 0.3 - 0.25 is that normal? it should be so smooth that above 0.3? Regards!!
Curious if you can check whether yours has "focus creep" when focusing at minimum distance (x2) pointing up? i.e. it will slowly gradually move slightly down. Mine does it, one other person said theirs doesn't. Trying to find several others before I make the long drive to replace it. Thanks!
Marahil ay pupunta ako sa isa sa mga lente ngunit depende ito sa kung ano ang nais mong kunan ng larawan. kung ang macro nito para sa mga insekto, ang laowa 100mm ay ang aking puntahan upang maging sanhi ng distansya sa pagtatrabaho.
@@JohnSisonPhotography macro sila pareha.. Kaso mukang yang 100mm ang maganda din kuha pag portrait.. Kaso dx ung body ko.. Kya mas ok maganda xa pag more sa macro ko gagamitin kasi mas wide yung depth of field pag dx yung body at fx yung lente.
Will getting the EF Version and using the MC-11 Adapter allow you to control the aperture and get data? It may be the better way to go other than getting the e-mount... Oh boy the AF hunting at 5:00 is a bit rough.
Haha so it was noticeable huh? lol 😅Yeah too much reliance on AF when I'm not in the middle of the frame and with wrong settings whilst filming by myself. To be honest, I'm not too sure about that one but that's a good question! I'm going to find out for you!
well, if you already have the adapter ... there are a number of ppl using that combo and it seems to be working properly. But if you don't have it ....than it's about adding almost 50% more to the total price. Decisions decisions :) I just got the E mount "basic" one, I'll see what happens
I reckon it will get inside the glass somehow for sure if you don't use a filter. Especially if the front element goes in and out with the way it's designed.
Good tips. Lose the distracting music or lower it- a lot. Wonky focus going on at 5:20. Will TTL work on my Nikon D5500? All manual- no contacts. Don't have your mic pressed up against your shirt- hard to hear you. My Nikon does NOT have stabilization- nor does this lens. Will that be an issue? Tip to anyone- visit their website. You can see specific galleries for each lens which is super helpful. You are right, the 100 has great bokeh. I was going to get the 60 but not after comparing the galleries.
To be honest, I haven't tried the 60mm yet but this will give you some breathing room when trying to focus on a subject that is a bit further away from your camera.
I have been using the 60mm for years. I have also researched getting a longer macro lens. The 100mm is made for full frame while the 60mm is made for APS-C. The 60mm will cover the image plane of a full frame camera unless you are focusing at longer distances. However, up close there is quite a bit of distortion outside of the APS-C area. I also see a very little bit of chromatic aberrations with the 60mm while the 100mm is really apochromatic. The 60mm on my crop camera has been great. Super sharp but still smooth Bokeh, even stopped down. The 100mm looks great, one of the best in image quality for any brand, any price. 60mm comes close but with a few more caveats.
I love its sharpness! It does take some getting use to. Shooting handheld requires a really steady hand which is why I think a tripod would be better suited for this lens or pretty much any macro lens to be honest.
The two most important things about this lens are that it's an APO lens and that it's manual focus. You did not explcitly mention the apochromatic correction at all. That means it has clearly superior optical quality compared to the Sony 90mm. APO lenses are usually impressive performers because of the absence of longitudinal chromatic aberrations. If you have the chance, try the Voigtländer 65mm f2 Macro APO Lanthar or the 50mm f2 Apo Lanthar. Those are probably the sharpest lenses for Sony FE mount at the moment. So apochromatic correction is highly desireable, but unfortunately not found too often these days.
You know what? I actually thought I mentioned about the APO in my intro but I didn't include it on this take 😑🤦♂️ My fault on that one but yes, quality wise, the APO feature of this lens makes it amazing for results and picture quality.
Should i buy laowa 100mm or canon what is better for canon 90d ?
I'm also here in Brazil with the same question, hehehe... did you manage to solve it? Which better + 90D?
Nice video, John! Regarding your comment about using IBIS with this lens...I assume you mean when hand-holding (not on a tripod), because I was under the impression that when using IBIS while camera is on the tripod, it could actually induce slight blur. Please correct me if I'm wrong here. (Besides, I always shoot tripod-mounted, using the self-timer to totally eliminate any vibration from either hand or shutter release.) Thanks!
Thank you! Yeah I meant if using handheld. Sorry I should have been more specific there. No need for stabilisation if it's going to be in trips
Hello, 100mm is 150mm on a crop, but what does this affect?
I have a sony 90mm g that i strictly use in studio and sometimes at the park but mostly on a tripod. But i do sometimes feel limited with it. I know full on that the lens is ridiculously nice for photography that i tend to not do. So I’m curious to anyone who has switched or run both to know what their thoughts are. Please note. I don’t shoot portraits so I’m strictly talking macro or ultra macro.
I’m also looking into the 25mm 2-5x
Do you think that the ibis for example of the canon R7 would provide stabilization for this lens?
is that a Leofoto tripod? looks like a LN-324 to me :)
I was hoping you will show the difference between 1:1 and 2:1... I am thinking to get this lens and your review just pushing me forward :) You mentioned the Tripod Collar... does this lens have one?
YES it is!! It's a solid tripod! I can always rely on it. The tripod collar is an additional accessory so if you get the lens, you need to buy it as well.
I have the same tripod and love it... also have the LS-324 for my bike rides as that one is ultra compact since no center column. One more thing I noticed is one of the samples is a 10 piso coin :) Are you pinoy? ;)
@@JohnSisonPhotography Excellent! I have and love the Leofoto LN-254CT tripod and built-in panning head! A very solid, robust tripod that works great with a Nikon Z7 and up to ( at least in my experience) a Nikkor AP-S 70 - 300 f/4.5-5.6 zoom. Highly recommended!
Nice review! Be interesting to see it compared to the Voigtlander 110 APO :)
I need a voigtlander to do it. Donations will be accepted 😜😉
Thanks John, great review! What is the workflow for focusing on Sony mount? Fully open aperture - nail focus - stop down - expose every single time?
I actually never stop it down because the dof field will be too shallow. I usually go F5.6-F8 and focus using focus magnifier.
Super helpful mate. Thank you.
Glad it helped 😁
Good night,
i have just buy this len, i feel the focus ring smooth but i feel a little "rough" between 0.3 - 0.25 is that normal? it should be so smooth that above 0.3?
Regards!!
Curious if you can check whether yours has "focus creep" when focusing at minimum distance (x2) pointing up? i.e. it will slowly gradually move slightly down. Mine does it, one other person said theirs doesn't. Trying to find several others before I make the long drive to replace it. Thanks!
Mine definitely doesn't have focus creep.
How do you like it as compared to the Sony 90mm macro lens e.g. for insects ? Sony has the OSS, AF & Focus Limiter, but Laowa has 2x, low CA.
I really like the flexibility of the Laowa because I can get much closer and capture more detail.
@@JohnSisonPhotography Thanks !
Ang galing nang review... Hanging parin ako in choosing between the 60mm and 100mm of laowa kuya..alin ba talga sa dalwang lens na to mas angat?
Marahil ay pupunta ako sa isa sa mga lente ngunit depende ito sa kung ano ang nais mong kunan ng larawan. kung ang macro nito para sa mga insekto, ang laowa 100mm ay ang aking puntahan upang maging sanhi ng distansya sa pagtatrabaho.
@@JohnSisonPhotography macro sila pareha.. Kaso mukang yang 100mm ang maganda din kuha pag portrait.. Kaso dx ung body ko.. Kya mas ok maganda xa pag more sa macro ko gagamitin kasi mas wide yung depth of field pag dx yung body at fx yung lente.
Hi, Where should i buy the lense filter
this is a cool lens just like the youtuber reviewing it. you're so cool john :)
HEHE
Haha aww.. na man! you're cool!
Will getting the EF Version and using the MC-11 Adapter allow you to control the aperture and get data? It may be the better way to go other than getting the e-mount... Oh boy the AF hunting at 5:00 is a bit rough.
Haha so it was noticeable huh? lol 😅Yeah too much reliance on AF when I'm not in the middle of the frame and with wrong settings whilst filming by myself. To be honest, I'm not too sure about that one but that's a good question! I'm going to find out for you!
well, if you already have the adapter ... there are a number of ppl using that combo and it seems to be working properly. But if you don't have it ....than it's about adding almost 50% more to the total price. Decisions decisions :) I just got the E mount "basic" one, I'll see what happens
It will work even with cheaper adapters that do not handle AF well. The Sony FE mount version weighs less than the EF lens and adapter put together.
What tripod were you using? Looked like a solid heavy duty frame
It's a Leofoto LN-324CH tripod. Very solid tripod!
How would you compare this to the Samyang 100m 2.8 macro lens?
I'm not actually sure because I haven't tried the Samyang 100mm yet but I do like the Laowa because its 2x.
How long did you wait for that dragonfly to land
I didn't end up waiting that long. Probably around 10-15mins ``
@@JohnSisonPhotography it's that John Sison luck at it again 🎊
Hey man, do you think a lot of dust will get in the glass or sensor without using the front filter?
I reckon it will get inside the glass somehow for sure if you don't use a filter. Especially if the front element goes in and out with the way it's designed.
Good tips. Lose the distracting music or lower it- a lot. Wonky focus going on at 5:20. Will TTL work on my Nikon D5500? All manual- no contacts. Don't have your mic pressed up against your shirt- hard to hear you. My Nikon does NOT have stabilization- nor does this lens. Will that be an issue?
Tip to anyone- visit their website. You can see specific galleries for each lens which is super helpful. You are right, the 100 has great bokeh. I was going to get the 60 but not after comparing the galleries.
Was that as close you could get to your eye in the sample?
You could get a little closer. I certainly didn't use it to its full potential with regards to what kind of amazing photos you can get with it.
Good on you, John🎥 👍
Thanks Ron!! Hope you're doing well!
Any idea how this lens compares to Laowa 60mm macro?
To be honest, I haven't tried the 60mm yet but this will give you some breathing room when trying to focus on a subject that is a bit further away from your camera.
I have been using the 60mm for years. I have also researched getting a longer macro lens. The 100mm is made for full frame while the 60mm is made for APS-C. The 60mm will cover the image plane of a full frame camera unless you are focusing at longer distances. However, up close there is quite a bit of distortion outside of the APS-C area. I also see a very little bit of chromatic aberrations with the 60mm while the 100mm is really apochromatic. The 60mm on my crop camera has been great. Super sharp but still smooth Bokeh, even stopped down. The 100mm looks great, one of the best in image quality for any brand, any price. 60mm comes close but with a few more caveats.
Have you had any problems with oil or residue coming from the lens
None at all! 👌
Really scary, I saw some complaints about this! Will it be true?
♥John Sison
Hey Hey!! 😝
I own this lens and it’s pin sharp but it’s not great to use,it’s heavy,twitchy and you do need a tripod,hand held close ups is difficult.
I love its sharpness! It does take some getting use to. Shooting handheld requires a really steady hand which is why I think a tripod would be better suited for this lens or pretty much any macro lens to be honest.
... hu, it‘s a tough decision between the 90 mm/2.8 and the laowa. But I prefer Sonys AF. 😏
Ahhh fair enough! The Sony is a great lens especially for portraits where AF and eye-AF would work great!
Im thinl about getting a macro lens. What do you think between this lens and sigma 105mm? Thanks
I'd hands down go with the Laowa!
@@JohnSisonPhotography thanks a lot 🙏
The two most important things about this lens are that it's an APO lens and that it's manual focus. You did not explcitly mention the apochromatic correction at all. That means it has clearly superior optical quality compared to the Sony 90mm. APO lenses are usually impressive performers because of the absence of longitudinal chromatic aberrations. If you have the chance, try the Voigtländer 65mm f2 Macro APO Lanthar or the 50mm f2 Apo Lanthar. Those are probably the sharpest lenses for Sony FE mount at the moment. So apochromatic correction is highly desireable, but unfortunately not found too often these days.
You know what? I actually thought I mentioned about the APO in my intro but I didn't include it on this take 😑🤦♂️ My fault on that one but yes, quality wise, the APO feature of this lens makes it amazing for results and picture quality.