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Venus Optics Laowa 100mm F/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro APO Lens
For Canon EF Mount
Macro capable with reproduction ratio of 1:1 or greater.
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.67
Manual Focus Only lens.Lens Description
The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm F/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro APO is a short telephoto prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This bright prime has a 100mm focal-length.
This prime lens focuses down to 25cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 2X magnification. The high manification of the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm F/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro APO 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 638g.
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 E, Canon RF, Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Venus Optics Laowa 100mm F/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro APO Specifications
| Brand | Venus Optics | Model | Laowa 100mm F/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro APO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Max FLM | 1X | |
| Focal Length | 100mm | View Angle | 24° |
| Max Aperture | F/2.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 25cm | Magnification | 2X |
| Filter Size | 67mm | Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Size (D x L) | 72 x 125mm | Weight | 638g |
| 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 | Bayonet | Focus Motor | N / A |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2018-04-20 |
| Limitations | Completely Manual Lens: Aperture and Focus must be set on lens. Limited focus range. | ||
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Venus Optics 100mm F/2.8 Facts
Macro capable with reproduction ratio of 1:1 or greater.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.67Manual Focus Only lens.| 100mm Focal-Length | F/2.8 Constant Aperture |
| 67mm Filter Thread | Manual Focus only |
| Canon EF Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
| 638g Lens Weight | 72 x 125mm (D x L) |
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