100 mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO vs Otus 100 mm f/1.4
Samyang
100 mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
Carl Zeiss
Otus 100 mm f/1.4
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Macro | Portrait |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | - |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.31 m | 1 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 710 g | 1405 g |
| Length | 123.1 mm | 101 mm |
| Diameter | 81.6 mm | 152 mm |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 86 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2015 | 2019 |
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Comparing Samyang 100 mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO (100 mm, f/2.8) and Carl Zeiss Otus 100 mm f/1.4 (100 mm, f/1.4).
Samyang 100 mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO is the lightest at 710 g, Carl Zeiss Otus 100 mm f/1.4 weighs 1405 g.
Carl Zeiss Otus 100 mm f/1.4 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Samyang 100 mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO can focus closest at 0.31 m minimum focus distance.
Use the detailed comparison table below to see all specifications side-by-side and find the perfect lens for your photography needs.
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Here we are comparing the Samyang 100 mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO and the Carl Zeiss Otus 100 mm f/1.4. The Samyang 100 mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO is a 100mm macro lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, released in 2015. The Carl Zeiss Otus 100 mm f/1.4 is a 100mm telephoto prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2019.
There is a 4 years difference between the Samyang 100 mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO and the Carl Zeiss Otus 100 mm f/1.4 — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.
Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.
