Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Overview
Close-focusing and compact, the Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens from Venus Optics is a unique and versatile short-telephoto prime. Offered here with a Nikon Z-mount, this lens features greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification along with an 8" minimum focusing distance, making it ideal for super close-up shots and capturing extremely small details. Specifically designed for mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors, this lens can capture subjects in any size, making it very versatile for different applications including macro, commercial, and portrait photography.
- Telephoto prime designed for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 135mm equivalent focal length.
- Ultra-macro lens that can reproduce 2:1 magnification of life-size images, showing extensive details of the object in high resolution. Features an 8" minimum focusing distance, making it ideal for super close-up shots and capturing extremely small details.
- Engineered with 3 extra-low dispersion glass elements to suppress longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration across in-focus and out-of-focus areas. Purple fringing and ghosting are also minimized throughout the aperture range, reducing post-editing time.
- Specifically designed for mirrorless cameras, the shorter flange distance maximizes image sharpness and makes the lens more compact and portable.
- Manual focus design, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, provide precise focusing control.
- Features 13 aperture blades that create round and soft bokeh in the out-of-focus area, facilitating a dreamy and artistic background for your images.
- Internal focusing design helps prevent the lens from coming in contact with the subject and also prevents the lens from attracting dust.
- Super compact and lightweight, the size of the lens is significantly smaller than other equivalents on the market.
In the Box
- Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z
- Lens Hood
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens cap
Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Specs
Focal Length |
90mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 135mm) |
Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture |
f/22 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon Z |
Lens Format Coverage |
Full-Frame |
Angle of View |
27° |
Minimum Focus Distance |
8.1" / 20.5 cm |
Maximum Magnification |
2x |
Macro Reproduction Ratio |
2:1 |
Optical Design |
13 Elements in 10 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades |
13 |
Focus Type |
Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization |
No |
Filter Size |
67 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) |
2.9 x 4.7" / 74 x 120 mm |
Weight |
21.8 oz / 619 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight |
2.285 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7.9 x 4.8 x 4.6" |
Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Reviews
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