Laowa EF 100mm F2.8 APO - Canon EF

Laowa EF 100mm F2.8 APO - Canon EF
(Laowa VE10028C)

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• f/2.8 Ultra-Macro Lens
• 2x Max Magnification
• Minimum Focusing: 24.7cm
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 - f/22

Overview

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro lens is designed for Canon EF mount cameras. It offers 2:1 magnification, covering full-frame sensors from macro to infinity focus. With a similar size to other 100mm macro lenses but double the magnification, it boasts an apochromatic (APO) characteristic for minimized chromatic aberration. Its 12-element, 10-group optics provide sharp images at all distances. Additionally, it features a CPU chip and motor for aperture control via the camera.

Features

2:1 Magnification at the same physical size
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro is the second 2:1 Macro lens that we have (The first one is the 60mm f/2.8). 100mm is one of the most common focal lengths for macro photography usage. All of the 100mm macro lenses in the market can only reproduce 1:1 magnification (life-size) images only. The extended 2x magnification means more details can be seen through the lens. Photographers can now take advantage of the wider magnification range to capture bugs of different sizes.

Apochromat APO design (invisible CA)
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 has an Apochromat (APO) design where the chromatic aberration (CA) at BOTH in-focus & out-of-focus areas (Longitudinal CA) is controlled to the minimal. CA has long been one of the most annoying aberrations for macro photography and now you can forget about this and focus more on taking a great shot.

Similar size to a 1:1 macro lens
Despite the extended magnification range, the size of our Laowa 100mm is actually comparable to other macro lenses in the market.

Automatic Aperture (Canon EF)
The Canon version of the Laowa 100mm Macro lens is equipped with an aperture control motor and CPU chip. The aperture can be controlled via the camera body (no aperture control ring on the lens body) and the aperture will close only during shutter release. Photographers no longer need to compose their shots in a dark viewfinder. A focus assistance indicator will also be shown on the camera. EXIF data can also be saved.

Outstanding Portrait lens with crystal sharpness
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO is not only an exceptionally macro lens. It can also focus to infinity and is a very decent telephoto portrait lens.

Laowa

Laowa Lenses (Venus Optics) was established in 2013 and are a leading manufacturer of premium lenses, formed by a group of photography enthusiasts and industry experts. Its team of optical designers has more than 20 years of experience and previously designed lenses for Japanese and German manufacturers. Laowa has launched some very unique optics into the market that have been welcomed by photographers from around the world.