Quick answer
The Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO is a short telephoto macro lens covering 85mm at f/5.6 for the Canon RF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 85mm f/5.6 macro lens from Laowa fits Canon RF mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.16 m
- Maximum magnification
- 2x
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO?
At 85mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 136mm | 15.1° | 18.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO?
It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/5.6.
What is the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 136mm on full frame, with a 15.1° horizontal and 18.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO fit?
Any Canon RF-mount camera, including Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS R100, and Canon EOS R3 and 9 more.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
