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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 a medium format camera such as the Fujifilm GFX series.
Both lenses are priced at $1249 USD and are available now.
Press Release
Anhui China, Dec 17, 2024 – Venus Optics proudly introduces not one but two incredible Tilt-shift Macro lenses for full-frame cameras: 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro. They both feature a precise tilt of ±10°, a shift of ±12mm, and an impressive 1:1 magnification.
These lenses allow photographers to easily manipulate the plane of focus and adjust the perspective distortions. A true 1:1 macro capability will enable it to capture fine details of the subject. This versatile combination makes both lenses essential tools for photographers working across various fields, including commercial, macro, landscape, architectural photography, and more.
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Laowa's First Tilt-Shift Macro Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
The Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Lenses are the first tilt-shift macros featuring a fast f/2.8 aperture designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Due to their large image circle, they can also be used on medium-format cameras.
Precise Tilt of ±10° and Shift of ±12mm
The lenses offer a precise Tilt of ±10° and a Shift of ±12mm, allowing photographers to control perspective and selective focus effortlessly to create a shallow depth of field style.
Tilt of ±10°
The tilt function provides ±10° adjustment, enabling photographers to manipulate the image plane for both practical and creative effects.
Minimizing post-processing
Adjusting the focal plane by tilt allows specific areas to be in focus, reducing the need to stop down the aperture while still achieving an extensive depth of field for specific surface. Additionally, for products with reflective surfaces (such as jewelry), using a tilt-shift lens can help minimize unwanted reflections.
Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Gallery
Shift of ±12mm
With a maximum shift of ±12mm for full-frame cameras, this feature allows for precise perspective control and easy correction of vertical lines, helping to avoid perspective distortion—ideal for architectural photography.
Seamless Photo Stitching
Using the shift function, panoramas can be easily created through photo stitching.
Adjustable Tilt-Shift Direction for Flexible Angles
The lenses allow for flexible angles and effortless composition adjustments with two different rotation systems. There’s one 90° Rotation for changing Tilt Direction and one for shift direction with clicks at every 15°.
1X Magnification
These first-of-their-kind tilt-shift lenses offer 1:1 magnification of life-size images, capturing extensive details up close. They focus as closely as 27 cm and 32 cm from subjects, allowing photographers to shoot at short distances.
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Gallery
Excellent low-light performance
With f/2.8 maximum aperture, the lens can perform outstandingly in a low-light environment.
Outstanding Optical Performance
Engineered with exceptional optics, the lenses feature 14 elements in 11 groups for the 55mm and 13 elements in 10 groups for the 100mm. This design ensures outstanding image quality with minimal vignetting, capturing every detail with precision and clarity.
Versatile for Various Shooting Occasions
These lenses excel across multiple scenarios, whether in macro, landscape, architecture, or product photography.
77mm Filter Thread
Designed with a built-in filter thread, these lenses allow for the easy use of screw-in filters without a separate filter holder.
Built-in Lens Support with Arca-Swiss
A lens support comes with the lens and can be easily attached to a tripod with the Arca-Swiss system.
Pricing & Availability
The new Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses can currently ordered via Venus Optics' official website (http://www.venuslens.net/) and authorized resellers.
The US price for Laowa 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses is USD1,249 for all mounts. Pricing varies in different countries.
Laowa Direct
B&H Photo
They need Canon for that. I'm surprised they aren't approved or whatever. Even Voigtlander got that.
For studio use, certainly. For mobile use???
But it could be interesting as an MF* T/S lens.
*Medium Format
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro Review - OpticalLimits
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.
The closer You get to Your subject the smaller the angle of the focus plane can be.
Try to understand the Scheimflug rule. 😉
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!