A unique and versatile prime, the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO Lens from Venus Optics offers extreme close-focusing and high-resolution performance in a compact and lightweight design. Available here with a Canon RF-mount, this ultra-macro lens features a 7.3" minimum focusing distance and a greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification, making it ideal for close-up macro and portrait photography.

Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22    2:1 Magnification    7.3" Minimum Focus    Manual Focus Design    Internal Focusing    13-Blade Diaphragm

• A slightly longer-than-normal-length prime, this ultra-macro lens is specially designed for Canon RF-mount full-frame cameras; however, it also can be used with APS-C models where it provides a 93mm equivalent focal length.
• Ultra-macro lens that can reproduce 2:1 magnification of life-size images, showing extensive details of the object in high resolution. Features a 7.3" minimum focusing distance, making it ideal for super close-up shots and capturing extremely small details.
• Designed with three extra-low dispersion elements and three ultra-high refractive elements to suppress longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration across in-focus and out-of-focus areas. This sophisticated APO design is particularly useful in macro photography and minimizes purple fringing and ghosting throughout the aperture range.
• Specifically designed for mirrorless cameras, the shorter flange distance maximizes image sharpness and makes the lens more compact and portable.
• Manual focus design, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, provide precise focusing control.
• Features 13 aperture blades that create round and soft bokeh in the out-of-focus area, facilitating a dreamy and artistic background for your images.
• Internal focusing design prevents the lens from coming in contact with the subject and protects the lens from dust.
• Compact and lightweight, this lens is smaller than other main-stream option on the market, which allows you to carry it around without burden.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will have option for Pentax K mount?

A: At this time, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens only comes in a Canon EF and Nikon F mount. The manufacturer has not shared any plans regarding a release of a version of this lens with a Pentax K mount.

Q: 2. Will the Laowa 65mm macro lens store its EXIF information in the Fujifilm camera?

A: There are no electronic contacts so there will not be any exif info.

Q: 3. Can I mount the laowa 100mm ef on a fuji x mount camera using the fringe ef - x pro ii adaptor?

A: Yes, you may use the Fringer EF-FX II Lens Mount Adapter for EF- or EF-S-Mount Lens to Fujifilm X-Mount Camera, BH # FRFX20 in order to mount the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF (Auto Aperture) onto a Fuji X Mount camera. https://bhpho.to/3ZHbg6O

Q: 4. Does TTL function works on this lens?

A: Yes, the metering in the camera will work but the aperture setting will not show in the viewfinder.

Q: 5. What is the actual length of the Sony version?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E measures 6.1".

Q: 6. Any idea what type of flash that actually works with this lens? I heard many flashes won't fire or won't expose correctly because it's a fully manual lens without electronic contacts

A: Being that the lens is totally manual, you would need a flash unit that has a zoom head and the ability to adjust that head manual to match the focal length of the lens. Additionally, you may need to control the flash in manual mode as well.

Q: 7. Has anyone used the Canon EF version of this lens on a Sony camera body using an adapter that transfers the electronic data? IS it possible to adjust the aperture from the (Sony) camera?

A: Using an adapter like the Metabones Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Sony E Mount T Smart Adapter (Fifth Generation), B&H # MEMBEFEBT5 would allow you to control the aperture electronically on this lens. https://bhpho.to/2zPIXMH

Q: 8. When handling this lens, I hear something small rolling/rattling around inside. Is this normal behavior for this variation of lens?

A: The rolling sound coming from the inside are completely normal on the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon F. This sound comes from the aperture mechanism buil in this lens.

Q: 9. What is it's filter thread size? Is it 67 mm, like their lens made for Sony cameras?

A: Yes, that lens uses a 67mm filter thread.

Q: 10. I am thinking of using this lens with my canon Eos R to scan negatives, is it a good option?

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon RF would be a good option to scan negatives using your EOS R.