Venus Optics announces Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, the world’s smallest 2x macro lens for FF mirrorless cameras: Digital Photography Review
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Venus Optics has announced 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, the world’s smallest 2x macro lens for full-frame mirrorless camera systems.
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The lens is made up of 13 elements in nine groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements, using an apochromatic (APO) design to minimize chromatic aberration. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 16.3cm (6.4″), has a 2x magnification ratio, and uses an internal focusing mechanism so that the front barrel of the lens does not expand when focusing on the subject.
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To claim its position as the smallest 2x macro lens for a full-frame mirrorless camera system, Venus Optics has managed to pack all of this inside a lens that measures just 53mm (2.1) in diameter. “) and is 81mm (3.2”) long with a weight of just 259g (9.1oz). Here is a sample image gallery provided by Venus Optics:
The 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens is Now available to order from the Venus Optics website and authorized retailers. The Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount versions are priced at $449 while the Leica M mount version retails for $499. The first shipments are expected to ship in December 2020.
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