Venus Optics revealed the price and availability for the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens. According to this the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO lens will be available from late May 2019 with a price tag of $449.
The 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro is the 2nd member of Laowa 2:1 macro line-up. This new 100mm lens can cover full frame sensor size and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. The lens has a similar physical size to other 100mm Macro lens in the market but its wider magnification range allows macro photographers to capture subjects at any sizes. This 100mm f/2.8 lens can also focus to infinity and serve as a portrait lens with exceptional optics quality.
There are 12 elements in 10 groups optics and the bright f/2.8 aperture along with the circular aperture renders softly diffused bokeh and isolates the subject from its background.
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO lens is available in Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE mount. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO Lens Specifications
| Name | Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|
| Image Circle | 35mm |
| Type | Telephoto Prime Macro |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| APS Equivalent | 1.5x: 150mm; 1.6x: 160mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Canon); 7 (Nikon); 13 (Sony) |
| Lens Construction | 12 elements in 10 groups |
| Diagonal Angle of View(Based on image circle) | 24.4 degrees |
| Focus Details | Internal; Manual Focus only |
| Front Element Rotation | No |
| Zoom System | n/a |
| Closest Focus | 24.7cm / 9.72 in. |
| Magnification Ratio | 2.0x / 2:1 |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Dimensions(Length x Diameter) | 125mm x 72mm / 4.9 in. x 2.8 in. |
| Weight | 638g / 22.5 oz |
| Notes | Available Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE. |
| Typical Online Price | US$449 |
First review of the new Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens can be found here.
