Quick answer
The Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro is a standard macro lens covering 60mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 60mm f/2.8 macro lens from Laowa fits Sony A mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro?
At 60mm 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 | 60mm | 33.4° | 39.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 90mm | 22.6° | 27° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro?
It is a fixed 60mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 60mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 90mm on full frame, with a 22.6° horizontal and 27° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
