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 Pentax K 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 Pentax K 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
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 Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K 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 Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
