The freshly designed 13 elements in 9 groups optical structure contains 3 extra-low dispersion elements which eliminates the color fringing at both in-focus and out-of-focus areas. It would be much more flexible and versatile for photographers shooting in different circumstances. Numerous details can be captured for tiny objects under 2X magnification. This new 85mm lens can focus from infinity to 2x magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 16.3cm/6.41”. A lens with f/5.6 can keep the usability of the lens and at the same time create a much smaller instrument for macro lovers. A maximum f/5.6 is not always used as it’s not able to cover the depth in many cases. Usually, photographers need to stop down to f/8 or even narrower aperture.
This lens would match the portable mirrorless camera body perfectly, making macro shooting a breeze while rendering pictures with excellent and outstanding image quality.įor 1:1 or higher magnification macro photography, the depth of field is extremely shallow. It is perfect for photographers who are looking for an extreme lightweight setup, such as using at a BioBlitz. A 46mm filter thread also provided for circular screw-in filters.
Built specifically for mirrorless full frame cameras with a smaller f/5.6 aperture, the new 85mm macro lens only weighs approximately 259g/9.1oz (Sony E) and with Φ53mm×81mm/2.09”x3.18” (Sony E) in size.
Kicking out the traditional heavy bulky macro lens, Laowa makes this 85mm lens to be revolutionarily small. It fulfills the needs of many macro photographers while relieving the pain from carrying the heavy load of gears. The APO design empowers this lens to produce pleasing minimal CA images. Weighs only 259g, the lens still comes with 2x magnification inherited from most of the Laowa macro lenses which gives photographers a wider range of flexibility in creation. Press release: Venus Optics announce the World’s Smallest 2x macro lens for full frame mirrorless cameras: Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APOĪnhui China, 29 November, 2021 – Venus Optics, the camera lens manufacturer that has been endeavoring to invent unique lenses, is thrilled to release Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, an exceedingly compact and affordable mirrorless full frame macro lens with excellent image quality. Mounts Canon RF/ Nikon Z/ Sony E/ Leica M.Weight (with lens cap, rear cap and lens hood) Canon RF: 310g / Nikon Z: 314g/ Sony FE:291g /Leica M: 289g.Lens Structure 13 elements in 9 groups (3 ED glasses).This new lens is able to focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity which can serve as both macro and portrait lens with great image quality.” It features an apochromatic (APO) characteristic that chromatic aberration at both ‘in-focus’ & ‘out-of-focus’ is compressed to minimum. It weighs just around 252g (Leica M mount without caps and hood) which is super portable and handy for macro shooters. It is the smallest 2x macro lens in the Full Frame market. “Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is a mirrorless-designed macro lens with 28.55° angle of view for full frame.
Sample photos can be found here.Īdditional information on the Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens: The price is $499 and pre-orders are now open at the official Venus Optics online store that offers international shipping ( Adorama and B&H always list new Laowa lenses a few weeks later).
The new lens is available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts. The previously rumored Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens from Venus Optics is now officially announced.