Quick answer
The Laowa 105mm f/2 STF is a short telephoto prime lens covering 105mm at f/2.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 105mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Laowa 105mm f/2 STF specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.9 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF?
At 105mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 210mm | 9.8° | 11.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF?
It is a fixed 105mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 105mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 210mm on full frame, with a 9.8° horizontal and 11.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF 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.
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
40-150mm · f/2.8 · Micro Four Thirds
Tamron
14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
14-150mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
12-200mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm 1:4-5.6
40-150mm · f/4.0 · Micro Four Thirds
