EF-s 60mm macro or Laowa 65mm dreamer

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p.1 #1 · EF-s 60mm macro or Laowa 65mm dreamer

Already have the canon 60mm� outstanding lens.
Have a itch for the Laowa 65mm ef-m

Let�s discard the 2:1 magnification
Does anyone have both?? Is there a huge IQ difference. I can always add tubes to the 60 to increase magnification

Just want to know if the Laowa mops the floor with the canon or if in real world terms there�s not much to choose between.

Anybody have both?

Dec 01, 2025 at 07:24 AM

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p.1 #2 · EF-s 60mm macro or Laowa 65mm dreamer

Reviews can be revealing:

https://opticallimits.com/fujifilm/laowa-65mm-f-2-8-2x-ultra-macro-apo-review/

and

https://photozone.de/canon-eos/513-canon60f28apsc?start=1

Really comes down to whether you value autofocus and autoaperture on the Canon or the cleanliness of the Laowa at wider apertures, it being designated an APO lens, from what I can see.

Dec 01, 2025 at 07:55 AM

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p.1 #3 · EF-s 60mm macro or Laowa 65mm dreamer

johnctharp wrote:
Reviews can be revealing:

https://opticallimits.com/fujifilm/laowa-65mm-f-2-8-2x-ultra-macro-apo-review/

and

https://photozone.de/canon-eos/513-canon60f28apsc?start=1

Really comes down to whether you value autofocus and autoaperture on the Canon or the cleanliness of the Laowa at wider apertures, it being designated an APO lens, from what I can see.

Well I never use AF for macro
But the auto stop down aperture as opposed to manually stopping down is a lot easier I suspect
I think I�ll stick with my 60mm ef-s
I can always pick up the Laowa at a later date if I feel I�m missing out.

Update :
Caved in and added the Laowa� I�m just weak! 🤣

Dec 01, 2025 at 12:51 PM


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