Tag: Laowa Lenses

Venus Optics Announced Two Laowa Cinema Lenses

Venus Optics announced two new Laowa lenses for Cinema applications. These two Laowa macro models are the T2.9 Cine versions of its 65mm and 100mm 2x Ultra Macro APO lenses; the Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine and Laowa 100mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine,

The Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine is available today for $599 in all mount options while the Laowa 100mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine is available for $999 for all mounts. Both include a protective hardcase.  Laowa lenses are listed at B&H Photo and Adorama.

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Venus Optics Announces Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens

Venus Optics announced the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens. The US price of the macro lens is $499 and available for Sony E mount, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L mounts.  are sold at Adorama and B&H. 

Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is specifically designed for mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors size. With its fascinating 2:1 magnification capability and focus to infinity, the lens can capture subjects in any size, making it very versatile for different applications including macro, commercial and portrait photography. It is super compact and lightweight, the size of the lens is significantly smaller than other equivalents on the market. An apochromatic (APO) characteristic is equipped even in high magnification to provide outstanding image quality. Continue reading “Venus Optics Announces Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens”

Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens Announced for Canon EF/RF

Venus Optics announces the update of Laowa 15mm F4.5R Zero-D Shift lens. The US price of the lens is $1,199. The lens will be available in 8 mounts including Canon EF and RF, Nikon F and Z, Sony E, Pentax K, L mount and Fujifilm G mount (via an adapter).  are sold at Adorama and B&H. 

Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens Key Features

  • 14-Pointed Sunstars
  • World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras
  • ±11mm Shift Amount
  • “Zero” Distortion
  • Top-Notch Image Quality
  • Extremely Close Focusing Distance
  • 360° Rotation
  • Special Design Lens Support* *Not included, sold separately.

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Venus Optics announced Laowa 20mm f/4.0 Shift lens for Canon EF/RF

Venus Optics announces 20mm f/4 ‘Zero-D’ Shift lens. The US price of the lens is $1,299. An optional lens support system, which will keep the lens in place while shifting your camera, is also available for an additional $249.

The lens will be available in 8 mounts including Canon EF and RF, Nikon F and Z, Sony E, Pentax K, L mount and Fujifilm G mount (via an adapter).  are sold at Adorama and B&H.  Continue reading “Venus Optics announced Laowa 20mm f/4.0 Shift lens for Canon EF/RF”

Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine Lens for Canon RF-mount

Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine, price tag $699, the world’s widest Super35 prime lens for

Offering a wide angle of view of 123 degrees, the Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine provides a broad perspective and is designed for shooting in limited space or for filming establishing shots.

 are sold at Adorama and B&H.  Continue reading “Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine Lens for Canon RF-mount”

Laowa RF 100mm F2.8 APO 2:1 Macro Lens Review

Here is a Laowa RF 100mm F2.8 APO 2:1 Macro lens review. A third party lens for the that seems to be rather interesting, and has an interesting price.

It features an apochromatic (APO) characteristic that chromatic aberration at both ‘in-focus’ & ‘out-of-focus’ is both invisible. This new 100mm lens can cover full frame sensor size and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. The lens has a similar physical size to other 100mm Macro lenses in the market but its wider magnification range allows macro photographers to capture subjects at any sizes. This Laowa RF 100mm f/2.8 lens can also focus to infinity and serve as a portrait lens with exceptional optics quality.

Laowa RF 100mm F2.8 APO 2:1 Macro Lens available at  B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK

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Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for Canon FF mirrorless cameras

Venus Optics announces Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO, the world’s smallest 2x macro lens for Canon RF mirrorless cameras.

The Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is currently available to order on the official website of Venus Optics and their authorized resellers Adorama and B&H. Recommended Retail Price in the US is $449 (Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony FE) and $499 (Leica M). Shipping starts from early December 2021. Continue reading “Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for Canon FF mirrorless cameras”

Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Canon RF Mount

Venus Optics announced the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Canon RF mount cameras. The US price of the bright prime lens is $499. The Canon RF mount model will start shipping from Mid May. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Canon RF Mount”