Quick answer
The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro is a standard macro lens covering 65mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon Z mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro is a macro lens covering 65mm at f/2.8 for Nikon Z mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 65mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.17 m
- Maximum magnification
- 2x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro?
At 65mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
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 | 65mm | 31° | 36.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 98mm | 20.9° | 25° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro use?
It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro?
It is a fixed 65mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 65mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 98mm on full frame, with a 20.9° horizontal and 25° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro fit?
Any Nikon Z-mount camera, including Nikon Z f, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, and Nikon Z50 II and 9 more.
Alternatives for Nikon Z from other brands
All Nikon Z lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
