Venus Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro

Double life-size magnification in a sharp prime

Venus Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro
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LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 14
Usability 15
Brand Venus Optics
Model VE10028FE

Key Features

MAGNIFICATION 2:1 life-size reproduction ratio for extreme close-ups
OPTICAL DESIGN 12 elements in 10 groups with 2 ED elements
APERTURE f/2.8 to f/22 with 9-13 blade diaphragm
FOCUSING Manual focus design with internal focusing mechanism
COMPATIBILITY Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Nikon Z, L-mount
APOCHROMATIC APO design minimizes chromatic aberration and fringing
MINIMUM FOCUS 24.7cm (9.7 inches) minimum focusing distance
FILTER THREAD 67mm front filter thread for macro accessories
BUILD Metal lens barrel construction for durability
STABILIZATION None (relies on camera IBIS)
WEATHER SEALING None
WEIGHT Approximately 638g depending on mount
DIMENSIONS 72mm x 125mm (varies by mount)

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Venus Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ~ Limited Present on some mounts, controlled by camera on others
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus lens
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Venus Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 100mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 12 elements in 10 groups
Angle of View 24.4 degrees
Diaphragm Blades 9 to 13 (mount dependent)
Min Focus Distance 24.7 cm
Max Magnification 2:1
Filter Size 67 mm
Focus Type Manual Focus
Stabilization No
Weather Sealing No
Weight 638g
Dimensions 72 x 125 mm
Mounts Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Nikon Z, L-mount