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Quick answer
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a short telephoto macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 10 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 2x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 160mm | 12.8° | 15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 160mm on full frame, with a 12.8° horizontal and 15.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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