Venus Optics has unveiled its latest lens, the Laowa 65mm F2. 8 2x Macro APO lens for Fuji X, Canon M and Sony E-mount camera systems. This marks the first macro lens Venus Optics has designed specifically for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
The lens offers a 2:1 magnification ratio and a 100mm full-frame equivalent focal length. It’s constructed of 14 elements in 10 groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements. Venus Optics says the lens was ‘carefully designed to remove both [lateral chromatic aberration and longitudinal chromatic aberration] to an invisible level. ’
Below is a collection of sample images provided by Venus Optics:
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It has an aperture range between F2. 8 and F22, and features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm. The minimum focusing distance is 17cm (6. 7in) and the front filter thread is 52mm. The lens measures in at 100mm (3. 94in) long, 57mm (2. 24in) in diameter and weighs 335g (11. 8oz).
Below is a video review of the lens from photographer Micael Widell:
The Laowa 65mm 2x APO Macro lens is available on Laowa’s website for $400. It’s available for Fuji X, Canon M and Sony E-mount camera systems.
. dpreview.com2020-1-25 20:26
