Close-focusing and compact, the Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens from Venus Optics is a unique and versatile short-telephoto prime. This lens features greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification along with an 8" minimum focusing distance, making it ideal for super close-up shots and capturing extremely small details. Specifically designed for mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors, this lens can capture subjects in any size, making it very versatile for different applications including macro, commercial, and portrait photography.
- Telephoto prime designed for full-frame cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 135mm equivalent focal length.
- Ultra-macro lens that can reproduce 2:1 magnification of life-size images, showing extensive details of the object in high resolution. Features an 8" minimum focusing distance, making it ideal for super close-up shots and capturing extremely small details.
- Engineered with 3 extra-low dispersion glass elements to suppress longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration across in-focus and out-of-focus areas. Purple fringing and ghosting are also minimized throughout the aperture range, reducing post-editing time.
- Specifically designed for mirrorless cameras, the shorter flange distance maximizes image sharpness and makes the lens more compact and portable.
- Manual focus design, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, provide precise focusing control.
- Features 13 aperture blades that create round and soft bokeh in the out-of-focus area, facilitating a dreamy and artistic background for your images.
- Internal focusing design helps prevent the lens from coming in contact with the subject and also prevents the lens from attracting dust.
- Super compact and lightweight, the size of the lens is significantly smaller than other equivalents on the market.
| Focal Length | 90mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 135mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 27° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 8.1" / 20.5 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 2x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 2:1 |
| Optical Design | 13 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.9 x 4.7" / 74 x 120 mm |
| Weight | 21.8 oz / 619 g |