Super compact and super close focusing, the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, from Venus Optics, is a short-tele prime offering an impressive 2:1 reproduction ratio for high-magnification macro shooting. Beyond close-focusing, high-magnification performance, this Nikon Z-mount lens is also distinguished by its sleek and lightweight design and its ability to focus to infinity, making it a versatile choice for walk-around use and portrait subjects, as well.
This lens's calling card is its 2:1 maximum magnification ratio, which permits photographing at greater-than-life-size scale with a minimum focusing distance of 6.4". Not limited to just specialized close-up applications, the lens also focuses to infinity, making it a versatile choice for both macro and portraiture subjects.
The optical layout includes three extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements, which greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for high color accuracy and clarity. This apochromatic design is especially beneficial when working throughout the focusing range for accurate and consistent color with both close-up and distant subjects.
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 28.55° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 6.4" / 16.3 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 2x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 2:1 |
| Optical Design | 13 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 46 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.1 x 3.2" / 53 x 81 mm |
| Weight | 11.1 oz / 314 g |
