Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro Lens Overview
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO is the SMALLEST 2X ultra macro lens in the market. Compared to Laowa 100mm f/2.8 weighted 650g, it weighed just around 252g which is super portable and handy for macro photographers. Many commercial photographers are looking for a super-compact lens for jobs. 85mm is a good choice for commercial photography gears.
It features an apochromatic (APO) characteristic that chromatic aberration at both ‘in-focus & ‘out-of-focus is compressed to a minimum. This new lens can focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity which can serve as both macro and portrait lens with excellent image quality.
Close-Up Shooting with 2x Maximum Magnification
This lens's calling card is its 2:1 maximum magnification ratio, which permits photographing at greater-than-life-size scale with a minimum focusing distance of 6.4". Not limited to just specialized close-up applications, the lens also focuses to infinity, making it a versatile choice for both macro and portraiture subjects.
Apochromatic Optics
The optical layout includes three extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements, which greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for high color accuracy and clarity. This apochromatic design is especially beneficial when working throughout the focusing range for accurate and consistent color with both close-up and distant subjects.
Compact and Portable Design
- Compared to conventional macro lenses, this lens has an especially sleek and lightweight design.
- Modest f/5.6 maximum aperture contributes to the sleek form factor.
- Designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras.
- Manual focus operation is benefitted by an internal focusing design that maintains the overall lens length during operation for easier positioning at close-range.
Venus Optics Laowa 85mm F/5.6 2x Ultra Macro Lens Specs
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | L Mount |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 28.55° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 6.4" / 16.3 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 2x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 2:1 |
| Optical Design | 13 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 46 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.1 x 3.2" / 53 x 81 mm |
| Weight | 10.9 oz / 310 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.285 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.4 x 4.5 x 4.1" |
In the Box
- Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens (L Mount)
- Front and Rear Lens Caps
- Lens Hood
- Barcode: 58257
- UPC Barcode: 6,940,486,702,804.00
- Supplier Code: VE8556L