Quick answer
A manual portrait lens with apodization (STF) for smooth out-of-focus areas.
Pros
- Smooth bokeh
- Full-frame coverage
- Interesting rendering
Cons
- Manual focus
- Light loss from the apodization element
Verdict
Consider it a specialist bokeh lens.
About this lens
This 105mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens from Laowa fits Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Laowa 105mm f/2 STF specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.9 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF?
- Portraits
- Studio
- Creative
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 105mm | 19.5° | 23.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 158mm | 13° | 15.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What is STF?
STF stands for Smooth Trans Focus, an apodization design that smooths out-of-focus areas.
Is the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF manual?
Yes. It is manual focus, so you focus using the lens barrel.
Is the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF full-frame?
Yes. It covers the full 35mm frame, and it can also be used on APS-C bodies with a crop.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
