Venus Optics Laowa 58mm F2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO Announced

Venus Optics has announced their latest lens, the Laowa 58mm F2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO.

This manual focus only lens has been designed for mirrorless cameras and is available with 4 different mounts: Sony E / Canon R / Nikon Z / L mount.

The lens offers a maximum 2:1 magnification ratio and a minimum focussing distance or 18.5 cm.

Constructed of 14 elements in 11 groups, including 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and 3 Ultra-High Refractive Index elements.

According to Venus Optics the apochromat (APO) design should help to minimize both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration with minimal fringing and ghosting.

There’s a 13 blade aperture diaphragm and the maximum aperture is F2.8, the minimum aperture is F22. At the front of the lens you’ll find a 67mm filter thread.

The lens measures 74mm (2.9”) in diameter by 117mm (4.0”) in length and weighs in at 595g (1.3lbs).

The Venus Optics Laowa 58mm F2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens is available already for $499 US.

Key Specifications

Format	Full Frame
Focal Distance	58mm
Aperture Range	f/2.8-22
Angle of View	40.9°
Lens Structure	14 elements in 11 groups (3 ED glasses, 3 glasses with Ultra-High Refractive Index)
Aperture Blades	13
Min. Shooting Distance	18.5 cm
Max. Magnification	2x
Focusing	Manual (MF)
Filter Thread	Ø 67mm
Dimensions	About Ø 74mm * 117mm
Weight	About 595g
Mounts	Canon RF / Nikon Z / Sony E / L mount