Laowa launches two tilt-shift 1:1 macro lenses for the RF Mount

[Canon Rumors]

Laowa has announced two new tilt-shift macro lenses. The 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X. Both are 1:1 macro lenses. Both are capable of a 10 degree tilft and a 12mm shift. Both lenses have a very large image circle, so you can use them on your full-frame RF mount camera or

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[koenkooi]

If only Laowa included an ID chip for it, that would make the MF focus aids work....

 

[Canon Rumors]

If only Laowa included an ID chip for it, that would make the MF focus aids work....

They need Canon for that. I'm surprised they aren't approved or whatever. Even Voigtlander got that.

 

[koenkooi]

They need Canon for that. I'm surprised they aren't approved or whatever. Even Voigtlander got that.

I really hope they apply and get accepted, Laowa has a lot of very interesting lenses!

 

[domo_p1000]

Exciting lenses at a superb price. I look forward to hearing how they perform. If Canon could go that one step further with Laowa to allow the MF focus aids...

 

[kirbic]

Oh, I cannot wait to see some reviews, especially of the 50mm. I need another macro lens like a hole in the head, but, um, tilt/shift!

 

[Del Paso]

The 55mm weighs as much as the RF100-500mm, 1345g.
For studio use, certainly. For mobile use???
But it could be interesting as an MF* T/S lens.
*Medium Format

 

[AlanF]

Just reviewed by Opticallimits. Looks good.

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro Review - OpticalLimits

Review of this exotic tilt-shift Laowa macro lens in Sony- E mount.

opticallimits.com

 

[CharlesB]

Does anyone know if these tilt-shift lenses are able to give a look such as a photo stack with insects/flowers/etc? Seems with a 55mm you'd have to be super close to the subject, while the 100mm gives a bit more range.

I like the thought of a photo stack in just one photo, with a great DOF. Looking at the article AlanF provided, makes it seem that's possible.

I have a Venus 15mm macro that I left a really good review for on Amazon some years ago. I loved the look of wide angle images, while having the subject in focus and even some of the background. It's a very unique look that you simply can't get with other lenses. That being said, it's probably the most difficult lens I've ever used. For a macro shot, the lens is basically touching the subject. Lol

So I'm just curious if a t/s lens gives a bit more space between subject and lens and gives a greater depth of field. For an example, is it possible a bee would be completely in focus using the t/s features.

Also, I'm not just asking about these two lenses, just wondering about any lens that has these macro capabilities and would be able to get a tiny subject completely in focus with one shot. From eyes to behind.

I have the mp-e 65mm and find myself not shooting at 1x very often unless it's a larger subject. I usually shoot at 2x+. I know Venus/Lawoa have had some new lenses that shoot 2x but I'm not sure about ones that can "create" a larger DOF.

 

[Nemorino]

Does anyone know if these tilt-shift lenses are able to give a look such as a photo stack with insects/flowers/etc?

No, You don't get more DOF with a tilted lens. I just posted some shots with the Laowa 55mm TS here:

Post in thread 'Butterflies, Moths and Assorted Insects...'

Jul 29, 2025

Just bought a Laowa 55mm tilt-shift macro lens.
Here are some shots with the fully tilted lens of cause hand held and fully manual focused.
The focus peaking helped a lot to adjust the focus plane.

• Nemorino

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and here:

Post in thread 'Bees, almost bees, wasp, flies...'

Jul 29, 2025

Just bought a Laowa 55mm tilt-shift macro lens.
Here are some shots with the fully tilted lens of cause hand held and fully manual focused.
The focus peaking helped a lot to adjust the focus plane.

• Nemorino

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The closer You get to Your subject the smaller the angle of the focus plane can be.
Try to understand the Scheimflug rule.

 

[CharlesB]

No, You don't get more DOF with a tilted lens. I just posted some shots with the Laowa 55mm TS here:

Post in thread 'Butterflies, Moths and Assorted Insects...'

Jul 29, 2025

Just bought a Laowa 55mm tilt-shift macro lens.
Here are some shots with the fully tilted lens of cause hand held and fully manual focused.
The focus peaking helped a lot to adjust the focus plane.

• Nemorino

• 

and here:

Post in thread 'Bees, almost bees, wasp, flies...'

Jul 29, 2025

Just bought a Laowa 55mm tilt-shift macro lens.
Here are some shots with the fully tilted lens of cause hand held and fully manual focused.
The focus peaking helped a lot to adjust the focus plane.

• Nemorino

• 

The closer You get to Your subject the smaller the angle of the focus plane can be.
Try to understand the Scheimflug rule.

Thanks for sharing! I actually love Venus lenses. I have the 15mm macro, which I find to be the hardest lens I shoot with but I LOVE the images. I believe they have even better lenses now and I plan on getting some at some point because they're so unique, fun and creative in the way you can take photos.

I understand dof fairly well, being primarily a macro photographer but I just some of the lenses may "bend" the rules a bit. Haha.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and photos!

 

[EricN]

No, You don't get more DOF with a tilted lens. I just posted some shots with the Laowa 55mm TS here:

Post in thread 'Butterflies, Moths and Assorted Insects...'

Jul 29, 2025

Just bought a Laowa 55mm tilt-shift macro lens.
Here are some shots with the fully tilted lens of cause hand held and fully manual focused.
The focus peaking helped a lot to adjust the focus plane.

• Nemorino

• 

and here:

Post in thread 'Bees, almost bees, wasp, flies...'

Jul 29, 2025

Just bought a Laowa 55mm tilt-shift macro lens.
Here are some shots with the fully tilted lens of cause hand held and fully manual focused.
The focus peaking helped a lot to adjust the focus plane.

• Nemorino

• 

The closer You get to Your subject the smaller the angle of the focus plane can be.
Try to understand the Scheimflug rule.

They look nice! Have you taken any photos with it at landscape distances?