Close-focusing, apochromatic, and compact, the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a sleek telephoto prime designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its macro design enables a greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification along with a 6.7" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close subjects. In regard to the optics, it uses three extra-low dispersion elements to greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, it is a manual focus lens, with an internal focusing design, and has a nine-blade diaphragm to contribute to a smooth bokeh quality to suit shallow depth of field applications.
| Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8
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| Minimum Aperture |
f/22
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| Lens Mount |
Sony E
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| Lens Format Coverage |
APS-C
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| Angle of View |
24.4°
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| Minimum Focus Distance |
6.69" / 17 cm
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| Maximum Magnification |
2x
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| Macro Reproduction Ratio |
2:1
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| Optical Design |
14 Elements in 10 Groups
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| Diaphragm Blades |
9
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| Focus Type |
Manual Focus
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| Image Stabilization |
No
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| Filter Size |
52 mm (Front)
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| Dimensions (ø x L) |
2.24 x 3.94" / 57 x 100 mm
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| Weight |
11.82 oz / 335 g
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