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 Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO: a macro lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Nikon F 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
- Nikon F
- 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 | 1.5x | 128mm | 16.1° | 19.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 128mm on full frame, with a 16.1° horizontal and 19.3° 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 Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
