Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO now available for L-mount

Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO L-mount full-frame lens. Previously, the lens was released for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony E mounts. And recently for the Pentax K mount as well.

Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO L

This lens offers macro close-up capability up to 2: 1. The use of the apochromatic scheme made it possible to eliminate chromatic aberrations. Infinity focusing goes beyond the Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO for macro photography: this lens is also marketed as a tool for product and portrait photography.

As a reminder, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is the first Chinese camera manufacturer to win the 2020 TIPA World Awards for Best Macro Lens for DSLR Cameras.

Price and availability

Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for L mount has been priced at $449, and it can be purchased via the Adorama.com website.

Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Specifications

  • Lens Mount: L-Mount
  • Format Compatibility: Full Frame
  • Focus Type: Manual Focus
  • Closest Focus Distance: 9.72″ (24.7cm)
  • Focal Length: 100mm
  • Angle Of View: 24.4 deg.
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Maximum Magnification: 2:1
  • Filter Size: 67mm
  • Image Stabilization: No
  • Lens Sturcture: 12 Elements / 10 Groups
  • Diaphragm Blades: 13
  • Dimensions: 2.83 x 6.10″ (72 x 155mm)
  • Weight: 22.5 oz (638g)

Recently, Venus Optics has also introduced an updated version of the lens Laowa 7.5mm F2 MFT (Micro Four Thirds) – a lens that received an auto aperture control and built-in chip for metadata transfer from the lens to the camera. The MFT lens has the same optical design as the previous model with fully manual control – 13 elements in 9 groups. The number of aperture blades has been reduced: in the new lens, there are 5 instead of 7 in the manual version. And it has been priced at $549.

About Ankeet Solanki

Thanks for reading! If my article helped you, I would be happy if you visit Techtoyreviews again and follow it on Social media. This article contains partner "affiliate" links. Clicking on it will take you to the provider and if you make a purchase, Techtoyreviews will receive a small amount of support.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *