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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 Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds 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
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 200mm on full frame, with a 10.3° horizontal and 12.3° 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 Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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