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Quick answer
A manual-focus 2:1 macro lens for full-frame cameras that magnifies subjects to twice life-size. It has an APO design for low colour fringing and a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- 2:1 magnification
- APO optical design
- 67mm filters
- Close focus 0.247 m
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Large
- No stabilization
Verdict
A specialist macro that goes beyond life-size. Great for small subjects.
About this lens
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Sony E 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
- Sony E
- 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?
- Extreme macro
- Insects and jewellery
- Product close-ups
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What does 2:1 macro mean?
At 2:1 the subject is reproduced on the sensor at twice its real size, showing more detail than a 1:1 macro.
Is the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO autofocus?
No. It is manual focus, and focus peaking on a mirrorless camera helps at high magnification.
What filter size does it use?
The front thread measures 67mm, which is the size to look for when choosing a polarizer, UV or ND filter.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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