Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro ... Overview
Super compact and super close focusing, the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, from Venus Optics, is a short-tele prime offering an impressive 2:1 reproduction ratio for high-magnification macro shooting. Beyond close-focusing, high-magnification performance, this Leica M-mount lens is also distinguished by its sleek and lightweight design and its ability to focus to infinity, making it a versatile choice for walk-around use and portrait subjects, as well.
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.
Although designed for Leica M-mount cameras, this lens is not compatible with rangefinder focusing methods and will require live view or EVF focusing for accurate framing and focusing results.
Manual focus operation is benefitted by an internal focusing design that maintains the overall lens length during operation for easier positioning at close-range.
Focal Length | 85mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Leica M |
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 |
Filter Size | 46 mm (Front) |
Weight | 10.2 oz / 289 g |
Package Weight | 1.23 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 4.5 x 4.1'' |