Venus Optics Laowa 60mm F/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Lens
For Canon EF Mount
Lens Description
The Venus Optics Laowa 60mm F/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro is a short telephoto prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This bright prime has a 60mm focal-length.
This prime lens focuses down to 18cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 2X magnification. The high manification of the Venus Optics Laowa 60mm F/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro allows it perform true macro photography. The lens is not capable of autofocus and so the focus-distance must always be manually adjusted via the focus-ring.
The lens weighs 503g.
This version of the lens has a Canon EF mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Canon EF mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors. Venus Optics also makes this lens for Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A and Sony E mounts.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Venus Optics Laowa 60mm F/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Specifications
Brand | Venus Optics | Model | Laowa 60mm F/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro |
---|---|---|---|
Mount | Max FLM | 1X | |
Focal Length | 60mm | View Angle | 25° |
Max Aperture | F/2.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
Min Focus | 18cm | Magnification | 2X |
Filter Size | 62mm | Aperture Blades | 14 |
Size (D x L) | 70 x 95mm | Weight | 503g |
Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
Stabilization | Protection | None | |
Zoom Drive | N / A | Focus Drive | Manual Focus only |
Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
Hood | No | Focus Motor | N / A |
Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2015-01-07 |
Limitations | Completely Manual Lens: Aperture and Focus must be set on lens. |
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Venus Optics 60mm F/2.8 Facts
60mm Focal-Length | F/2.8 Constant Aperture |
62mm Filter Thread | Manual Focus only |
Canon EF Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
503g Lens Weight | 70 x 95mm (D x L) |
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