The previously rumored new Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Leica L-mount from Venus Optics is now officially announced – here are the details:
Revolutionarily Small and light in weight
As a lens with 2X magnifications, the lens itself is extremely tiny compared to other 1X macro lenses in the market. The lens is only 259g(9.1oz) in weight & Φ63mm×84.51mm(2.48”x3.32”) in size. It greatly reduces the burden of photographers.
Up to 2x Magnification
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 is able to focus from 2x magnification to infinity which offers great flexibility to users. Photographers now can get much more details from your subjects.
Apochromat (APO) Design
It contains 3 extra-low dispersion elements that eliminate the colour fringing at both in-focus and out-of-focus areas. Rendering stunning magnified pictures without chromatic aberration would be an extra convenience to photographers as it saves much time and effort on post-production.
Internal Focusing
The lens barrel does not extend when changing focus. It avoids collision and prevents dust from getting into the lens.
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Pricing and Availability
The L-mount version of Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO would be available on 15th Feb, 2022 (7:00 EST). Other mounts are currently available to order on the official website of Venus Optics and their authorized resellers. Recommended Retail Price in the US (without tax) is USD 449/pc (Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony FE, L mount) & USD 499/pc (Leica M). Pricing may vary in different countries.
Specifications
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Focal Length |
85mm |
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Max. Aperture |
f/5.6 |
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Angle of View |
28.55° |
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Format Compatibility |
Full Frame |
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Lens Structure |
13 elements in 9 groups (3 ED glasses) |
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Aperture Blades |
7 |
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Min. Focusing Distance |
16.3cm/6.41” |
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Max. Magnification |
2x |
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Filter Thread |
Φ46mm |
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Dimensions |
Φ63mm×84.51mm/2.48”x3.32” (L mount) |
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Weight |
around 259g / 9.1oz (L mount) excluding hood and front and back lens cap |
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Mounts |
Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica M, L mount |
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