Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Lens Overview

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Lens is a groundbreaking addition to the Laowa lineup, being the first tilt-shift macro lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. This versatile lens combines the power of tilt-shift adjustments with 1:1 magnification, offering exceptional control over both focus and perspective. Whether you're capturing intricate macro details or correcting architectural lines, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Macro provides a unique combination of features that makes it ideal for photographers in various fields, including commercial, landscape, and architectural photography.

Tilt and Shift Control for Creative Flexibility

The ±10° tilt function of the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 allows photographers to manipulate the image plane, enabling selective focus and creative effects, such as the "miniature effect" or controlling depth of field without needing to stop down the aperture. The ±12mm shift provides precise perspective control, making it ideal for architecture and product photography where maintaining straight lines and avoiding distortion is essential. This combination allows photographers to reduce post-processing efforts while achieving their desired results directly in-camera.

1:1 Magnification for Macro Photography

This lens features 1:1 magnification, allowing you to capture life-size details with stunning clarity. It can focus as closely as 27 cm, making it an excellent choice for macro photography where precision is key. Whether photographing small objects or intricate textures, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 ensures every detail is captured in sharp focus, providing photographers with the flexibility to shoot at short distances.

Exceptional Optical Performance

Engineered with 13 elements in 10 groups, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 offers exceptional optical quality. The lens design minimizes vignetting and ensures that images are sharp across the entire frame, even at its widest aperture. Its f/2.8 aperture also contributes to excellent low-light performance, allowing photographers to shoot in dim conditions without sacrificing image quality. This makes the lens suitable for a wide range of shooting environments, whether indoors or outdoors.

Versatility Across Various Photography Styles

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro excels in multiple photographic genres. It is perfect for macro photography, where capturing the smallest details is crucial, but also performs exceptionally well in landscape, architecture, and product photography. The tilt-shift adjustments make it easy to correct perspective distortion in architectural shots or to create seamless panoramas by shifting the lens for photo stitching.

Adjustable Tilt-Shift Directions

The lens offers two separate rotation systems for tilt and shift. The tilt direction can rotate by 90°, while the shift direction features clicks every 15°. This design ensures that photographers can make precise adjustments and effortlessly change angles, enhancing the creative possibilities and making composition adjustments quick and intuitive.

Convenient Lens Support and Filter Thread

For added convenience, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 features a built-in Arca-Swiss lens support that can be easily attached to a tripod for stable shooting. Additionally, the lens comes with a 77mm filter thread, allowing for the use of screw-in filters without the need for a separate filter holder, further enhancing the lens’s ease of use in various shooting situations.