- The lens achieves crystal sharpness in both macro and infinity distances making for a versatile telephoto option
- Apochromatic optical design affords excellent clarity and colour rendition even at close range
- Reasonably lightweight and compact for handholding with the option to mount 67mm filters
- Larger than life 2:1 maximum magnification for detailed, immersive images
- Barrel markings to designate depth of field and subject distance aiding with manual focusing
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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens Sony FE Summary
This unique 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens manual telephoto prime lens has been designed by Laowa to appeal to any macro photographer using a full frame Sony mirrorless camera. It provides a double (2x) 2:1 magnification for larger than life oversized details. The apochromatic (APO) characteristics significantly reduce chromatic aberration, resulting in pleasing images with sharp, well controlled details and reduced colour fringing. The weight is also well controlled at 638g which is very reasonable considering its capabilities from the 12 lens elements contained within.
Features at a glance
- Designed for Sony FE mount (Full frame)
- Classic 100mm focal length can also be used for portraits and short telephoto subjects
- Double sized 2:1 ultra macro
- Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Apochromatic optical design
- Removable lens hood and accepts 67mm
- Fully manual lens with 5 year warranty
Photographers who want to get close to their subjects will find a minimum focus distance of just 24.7cm which provides ample opportunity to fill the frame with large details of your subject. What’s more Laowa has included no less than 13 aperture blades enabling you to crate beautiful smooth out of focus areas and pleasing bokeh. Whilst this is an FE lens, APS-C camera users can mount this where it becomes 150mm macro lens. We do have an APS-C only option from , the  which provides around 100mm focal length.
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E sample images
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What’s in the box
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony FE
- Lens hood
- Front and rear lens caps
Optional accessories
- – a high-end protector filter, which may be a great idea at such close focus distances
- Another high quality filter from B+W to reduce glare and reflections from wet surfaces
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| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
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| Diameter (mm): 72 |
| Length (mm): 125 |
| Weight (g): 638 |
| Distance scale: Yes |
| DoF scale: Yes |
| Elements: 12 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 100 mm |
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| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 10 |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
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| Maximum focal length: 100 |
| Maximum magnification: 2 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.8 |
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| Minimum focal length: 100 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.25 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
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| Number of diaphragm blades: 13 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
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| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
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| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
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