Characterized by its close-focusing capabilities and apochromatic design, the Nikon F-mount Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a unique and versatile short-telephoto prime. Featuring a pair of low dispersion elements, color fringing and chromatic aberrations have been virtually eliminated throughout the focusing range in order to achieve high clarity and color accuracy. The lens has a manual focus design to suit its macro capabilities, which permit working with subjects as close as 2:1 with a minimum focusing distance of 9.7". A 7-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    Two Low Dispersion Elements    Maximum Magnification: 2:1    Minimum Focusing Distance: 9.7"    Manual Focus Design    7-Blade Diaphragm

Telephoto prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it will provide a 150mm equivalent focal length.

Featuring an apochromatic designation, this lens uses a pair of low dispersion elements to effectively eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and accurate rendering.

Greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification pairs with a 9.7" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects.

Manual focus design, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, aid in precise focusing control.

A 7-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will it provide EXIF data to the Nikon D850 files?

A: Unfortunately, this lens has no electronic contacts for transmitting pertinent lens data for EXIF embedded.

Q: 2. My Laowa 60mm 2:1 macro came with a filter but I believe earlier orders didn't according to reviews and they began to after people were concerned about the lens receding into the barrel with dust/debris. does this new one ship with the filter to begin with?

A: A filter is not included.

Q: 3. Is it suitable for Nikon APS-C such as Nikon D500 camera?

A: B&H # VE10028N is the Nikon F-Mount Version of this lens. You will want it for the D500, it is compatible. https://bhpho.to/2XgUCKB

Q: 4. For the Canon R6, I'm considering the RF (manual aperture) version vs. the EF (auto aperture) version (with Canon adapter). I have no EF lenses and understand that Canon meters wide open and then stops down for the shot. Besides convenience, what are pros/cons of manual vs. auto aperture for macro on a manual focus lens? If there are auto aperture advantages, are they outweighed by any effects of the adapter?

A: The benefit of having an auto exposure on the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF (Auto Aperture) is that you will be able to see through the lens because the camera will auto open the exposure to the widest it can go. If you have a manual exposure like on the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon RF you will need to open the aperture manually.

Q: 5. Hi, is this lens suitable for Sony Alpha A7SII?

A: Yes, it fits any Sony E mount camera.

Q: 6. If I adapt the Canon version on my Sony A7iii will the contacts still trigger Sony's system to help with manual focus plus let the camera see the exif data? The Sony version has no contacts.

A: If adapting the Canon EF version of this lens to the A7 III, the adapter will need to have electronic contacts on both ends for the EXIF data to be stored. In terms of manual focus, that would be handled by the focus peaking in the camera.

Q: 7. Does the Canon EOS R recognize the EF version as a full frame lens with the adapter or does it go into crop mode?

A: The EOS R, recognizes this lens as full frame.

Q: 8. Can this lens focus to Infinity? Or is it only for macro work?

A: Yes, this lens can focus to infinity. This means that you can use the lens for macro work and normal photography. Just be aware that this lens is fully manual.

Q: 9. Is this a flat field lens?

A: No, the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens is not a flat field lens.

Q: 10. Does this lens support Nikon AI (auto indexing)?

A: This lens is not constructed with the necessary AI coupling ridge, so it is not AI compatible.