100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

100mm
f/2.8
Macro
Min focus 0.25 m

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 Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Laowa fits Nikon F 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: Nikon F
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	1.5x	150mm	13.7°	16.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 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 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 150mm on full frame, with a 13.7° horizontal and 16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.