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Venus Optics has released two new cinema lenses: the Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Super 35 Macro APO Cine and the 100mm T2.9 2X Full Frame Macro APO Cine.
Laowa 65mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine
According to the manufacturer, this is the world’s first 2x macro video lens on Super35 sensors with a minimum focusing distance of 7 cm.
This lens has received high optical performance. Thanks to the APO design, chromatic aberrations are kept to a minimum. It ensures high image quality and contrast. The focus ring provides a smooth 249° rotation.
- Focal length: 65 mm
- Viewing angle: 24.4°
- Aperture range: T2.9…22
- Format Compatibility: S35
- Lens Structure: 14 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades: 9
- Min. focus distance: 17 cm
- Min. working distance: 7 cm
- Max. Magnification: 2X
- Focus ring rotation angle: 249°
- Filter flow: Ø77mm
- Dimensions: 84.8 x 103 mm
- Weight: 550 g
- Mount: Sony E/ Fujifilm X/ Canon RF/ Nikon Z
- Price: $599 on Adorama.com website.
Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine
According to Venus Optics, the Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine Lens is the world’s first 2x macro video lens on a full-frame camera with a minimum focusing distance of 8cm. It has a 26.1° angle of view and can create a shallow depth of field.
- Focal length: 100mm
- Viewing angle: 24.4°
- Aperture range: T2.9…22
- Format Compatibility: Full frame
- Lens Structure: 12 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades: 13
- Min. focus distance: 24.7 cm
- Min. working distance: 8 cm
- Max. Magnification: 2:1
- Focus ring rotation angle: 220°
- Filter diameter: 77 mm
- Dimensions: 85.6 x 163 mm
- Weight: 957 g
- Mount: Canon EF/ Arri PL/ Sony E/ Canon R/ Leica L
- Price: $999 on Adorama.com website.
AstrHori recently released its new 85mm F2.8 Tilt, Macro, and Medium Telephoto 3-in-1 manual full frame insect jewel portrait lens for APS-C format system cameras that capture a 1:1 scale image of a subject. The Tilt Macro lens for Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount is available on Amazon.com at $329.
