Anhui China, Apr 20, 2020 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer specializes in making unique camera lenses, is proud to announce that the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens was awarded the ‘Best DSLR Macro Lens’ TIPA World Awards 2020 by Technical Image Press Association. Venus Optics is the first Chinese lens manufacturer getting this prestigious award in TIPA history. This is also the second international award received by this macro lens. (Previously been awarded Lucie Technical Award ‘Best Special Purpose Lens” by Lucie Foundation)
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO for Canon RF at Adorama
Venus Optics is also pleased to announce the new Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts are now ready to ship.
Launched in June 2019, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens is the 2nd 2:1 Macro lens with infinity focus in Laowa Macro Lens lineup. It can achieve double life-sized magnification where most telephoto macro lens in the market can only focus up to 1:1. Unlike other ultra-macro lenses in the market, the Laowa 100mm can also focus to infinity, making it one of the most versatile lens in macro photography, product and portrait photography.
1x Magnification 2x Magnification
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The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens has adopted an apochromatic (APO) design. Both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration has been controlled to the minimal through a carefully designed optics system with 2pcs of extra-low dispersion elements in use.
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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens can cover full frame sensor and is available in 5 different mounts (Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z).
Pricing & Availability
The suggested retail price for the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon RF is $449 USD.
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO for Canon RF at Adorama
About the TIPA Awards
The TIPA Awards are world-renowned as the most influential photo and imaging product awards in the industry. The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has a worldwide membership of photo and imaging magazines from 15 countries across five continents. Once a year the editors of TIPA’s member magazines meet to vote for the best photo and imaging products in each category.
Specifications
| LAOWA 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | |
| Format Compatibility | Full Frame |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Angle of view | 24.4° |
| Aperture | f/2.8 – 22 |
| Lens Structure | 12 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 9 (Canon EF)
7 (Nikon F) 13 (Sony FE, Canon R, Nikon Z) |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 24.7cm (2X Magnification) |
| Max. Magnification | 2:1 (2X) |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
| Dimensions | Φ72mm×125mm (Canon EF & Nikon F)
Φ72mm×155mm (Canon R, Nikon Z & Sony FE) |
| Weight | 638g (Canon EF & Nikon F) 650g (Canon R, Nikon Z & Sony FE) |
| Suggested Retail Price | US $449 (Ex. VAT) |
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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO for Canon RF at Adorama
If that was the case, how would it have infinity focus?
The distance between the rear glass and the sensor is the same in both versions. But because the mount on a mirrorless body sticks out less than on a DSLR (different flange distance), the lens has to made longer.
Unfortunately, give the current world situation, I can't in good conscience consider buying another Chinese-made poroduct .
if necessary, some internal adjustment screw turned a bit or a slightly rearranged rear lens ... or some other absolutely minor modification. But I don#t think it is a new optic formula, native for Canon EOS RF mount.
Every individual is different, so is every company. Being based in China doesn't make a company automatically untrustworthy, or punishable for a greater evil that they're not necessarily committing. Maybe they're, I'm just saying we shouldn't shit on Laowa unless we're certain they deserve it.
Well, that's exactly what it is. The DSLR version (for EF and F mounts) was released already in 2019 and is commercially available.
I have their 15mm f/4 macro on the way to me now from B&H, should be here by Thursday.
I have the canon 100mmL macro, but this appears to be about the only wide angle macro I've seen out there and thought I could get some unique angles with it.
I"ve heard Laowa builds some decent quality lenses especially for bang for the buck price.
I'll try to let ya'll know what I think of the one I get soon.
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In a capitalistic democracy, every time we spend our money we cast a vote.. Let's use ours to be a force for good.
Why?
I cant think of any other reason than race...?
People from the US cant play the holier than thou card during this whole thing. China are bad and have done bad things, so have the US. So has much of Europe throughout the years too. No country is perfect.
Laowa hasnt done wrong by anyone and punishing them purely based on being in a country you dont like is hardly fair.
If Canon produced a 100L with 2x (better yet 2.5x) it would be incredible. I rarely find a need to go much beyond 2x in the field, but 1x is not enough magnification for most subjects. Having something in a fixed length that can go from infinity to 2x is really a macro shooter’s dream.
I really want a RF 135 macro, but 100 would suffice if it had autofocus too. Especially if it could be in the $500-1100 price range.