Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO camera lens

100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens

The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a manual-focus prime lens built for Sony FE full-frame cameras. It delivers 2:1 maximum magnification, exceeding the standard 1:1 life-size limit of typical macro lenses. An apochromatic optical design minimises chromatic aberration across the frame. The 100mm focal length provides a comfortable working distance for close-up subjects.

Suited to macro specialists; not for autofocus users

Photographers who need greater-than-life-size magnification for insects, flora or fine product detail will benefit from the 2:1 capability and APO correction. The lens also functions as a short telephoto for portrait work with smooth bokeh. Buyers who require autofocus, electronic aperture control or image stabilisation should look elsewhere, as this is a fully manual design without those features.

Covers 2:1 to infinity with APO clarity

The magnification range extends from 2:1 macro reproduction all the way to infinity focus, allowing both extreme close-ups and general shooting. Apochromatic correction keeps colour fringing negligible even at high magnification. At 2:1 the working distance becomes very short, so lighting and subject access can be challenging. Standard 1:1 macro lenses offer more room but cannot match the enlarged reproduction ratio.