The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is now available for Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, in addition to Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE.

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is priced at $449.

Venus Optics Press Release

Venus Optics announce the availability of Canon RF & Nikon Z options for the awards-winning Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens

Anhui China, Apr 20, 2020 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer specializes in making unique camera lenses, is proud to announce that the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens was awarded with the ‘Best DSLR Macro Lens’ TIPA World Awards 2020 by Technical Image Press Association. Venus Optics is the first Chinese lens manufacturer getting this prestigious award in TIPA history. This is also the second international award received by this macro lens. (Previously been awarded with Lucie Technical Award ‘Best Special Purpose Lens” by Lucie Foundation)

Venus Optics is also pleased to announce the new Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts are now ready to ship.

Launched in June 2019, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is the 2nd 2:1 Macro lens with infinity focus in Laowa Macro Lens lineup. It can achieve double life-sized magnification where most telephoto macro lens in the market can only focus up to 1:1. Unlike other ultra-macro lenses in the market, the Laowa 100mm can also focus to infinity, making it one of the most versatile lens in macro photography, product and portrait photography.

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens has adopted an apochromatic (APO) design. Both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration has been controlled to the minimal through a carefully designed optics system with 2pcs of extra-low dispersion elements in use.

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens can cover full frame sensor and is available in 5 different mounts (Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z).

Pricing & Availability

The suggested retail selling price in US of the new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is USD 449/pc (ex-VAT). Pricing varies in different countries.

Both lenses are now available to order from Venus Optics authorized resellers and official website (http://www.venuslens.net/). They are available to ship immediately.

Specifications

LAOWA 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Format Compatibility Full Frame

Focal Length 100mm

Angle of view 24.4°

Aperture f/2.8 - 22

Lens Structure 12 elements in 10 groups

Aperture Blades 9 (Canon EF)

7 (Nikon F)

13 (Sony FE, Canon R, Nikon Z)

Min. Focusing Distance 24.7cm (2X Magnification)

Max. Magnification 2:1 (2X)

Filter Thread 67mm

Dimensions Φ72mm×125mm (Canon EF & Nikon F)

Φ72mm×155mm (Canon R, Nikon Z & Sony FE)

Weight 638g (Canon EF & Nikon F) 650g (Canon R, Nikon Z & Sony FE)

Suggested Retail Price US $449 (Ex. VAT)

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