Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E

Overview

The Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is a compact telephoto macro prime for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, offering a 97.5mm full-frame equivalent focal length. A bright f/2.8 to f/22 aperture range pairs with an apochromatic optical design built around three extra-low dispersion elements to control color fringing and chromatic aberration, delivering clear, accurate rendering suited to close-up and general telephoto work alike.

Its macro design achieves a greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification with a 17cm minimum focusing distance, making it well suited to working with small, close subjects. The lens is fully manual focus, with focus distance and depth of field scales for precise control, and its internal focusing design keeps the barrel length constant during use. A nine-blade diaphragm rounds out the design, contributing to smooth, pleasing background blur for shallow depth of field shooting.

Apochromatic Optical Correction

Three extra-low dispersion elements work together to eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing, giving the lens its apochromatic (APO) designation and delivering greater clarity and color accuracy across the frame.

Greater-Than-Life-Size 2:1 Magnification

A 2:1 maximum magnification paired with a 17cm minimum focusing distance lets you work with close-up subjects at true macro scale, well beyond typical 1:1 macro capability.

Manual Focus with Distance and DOF Scales

Focus distance and depth of field scales aid precise manual focusing control, while an internal focusing design keeps the lens's overall length constant during use.

Smooth Nine-Blade Bokeh

A nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing, rounded bokeh quality that suits shallow depth of field macro and portrait-style compositions.