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Sharpest L-mount Macro Lens

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Clear View

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I have a Panasonic s1R mirrorless camera. I have been experimenting with hi-res mode which puts out phenomenally detailed files with the sharpest lenses. I would like to knowwhat are considered the sharpest L-mount macro lenses? I have rented the Sigma 105 macro and it is very good. Hi-res mode challenges lenses and works best with the best lenses possible.
 
I think that's the only macro lens there is at the moment. Panasonic are due to release a 100mm macro too but I'd much rather see a 50mm f/2.8 1:1 macro.
 
There are some others including a Sigma 70mm 2.8 Macro also for L mount, but having used both the 105mm is the better lens.
 
I had the Sigma 105mm. I sold it because I couldn't get on with the focus-by-wire.

I currently have the completely manual Laowa 90mm f2.8 2x Dreamer which has mechanical focusing. It's an apochromat and is exceptionally sharp.

Not having an auto diaphragm takes a lot of getting used to. However, focus peaking still works at the smaller apertures.
 
RichardC said:
I had the Sigma 105mm. I sold it because I couldn't get on with the focus-by-wire.

I currently have the completely manual Laowa 90mm f2.8 2x Dreamer which has mechanical focusing. It's an apochromat and is exceptionally sharp.

Not having an auto diaphragm takes a lot of getting used to. However, focus peaking still works at the smaller apertures.
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I was wondering about the Laowa macros. I heard they are very sharp.
 
Type of shot I take with the Laowa 90. Handheld macro with fill flash. Lumix S1R.

It is sharpened with High Pass filter. my typical settings are 2px with layer density about 40%.

Note the hairs on the mouth parts and detail in the feet.

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  • Panasonic - DC-S1R
  • 1/160 sec
  • Pattern
  • Manual exposure
  • ISO 1600
 
RichardC said:
Type of shot I take with the Laowa 90. Handheld macro with fill flash. Lumix S1R.

It is sharpened with High Pass filter. my typical settings are 2px with layer density about 40%.

Note the hairs on the mouth parts and detail in the feet.

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I ordered the Laowa 90mm. It will be interesting to see what it can do. I like the price and that it is smaller and lighter than the Sigma 105 which I have for my Sony a7r5 for my commercial jewelry photography. I like the automatic focus stacking in the Sony.
 
Clear View said:
I ordered the Laowa 90mm. It will be interesting to see what it can do. I like the price and that it is smaller and lighter than the Sigma 105 which I have for my Sony a7r5 for my commercial jewelry photography. I like the automatic focus stacking in the Sony.
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I hope you will be pleased with it.

Take away the autofocus (which I never used anyway), take away the weight, take away a few $100, live with the manual diaphragm and you arrive at the Laowa :)
 
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