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Slim black metal lens barrel with silver focus ring and Sony E mount

Venus Optics

Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E

SKU CH-HVWE-3NWJZ

Sony E-mount 58mm f/2.8 macro lens reaches 2x magnification at 7.28 inches with APO optics and 13-blade aperture

  • 2× magnification at 7.28" minimum focus reveals unseen detail
  • APO design with specialised glass cuts chromatic aberration across the frame
  • 58mm focal length gives comfortable working distance for macro and portraits
  • 13-blade aperture produces smooth bokeh for subject isolation
  • 9° angle of view on full-frame suits versatile shooting

Exceptional Macro Detail for Sony E-Mount

The Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens is built for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It achieves 2x magnification with a minimum focusing distance of 7.28 inches, revealing textures invisible to standard optics. The apochromatic design minimizes chromatic aberration across the frame for exceptional sharpness and clarity. A 13-blade aperture produces smooth, beautiful bokeh for subject isolation.

Upgrading from Standard Macro Capabilities

This lens replaces conventional 1:1 macro lenses when twice life-size reproduction is required for scientific, nature, or product work. The jump is worth it when 40.9-degree angle of view on full-frame sensors matches your compositional needs. Photographers limited by shorter working distances or residual color fringing gain a cleaner, more versatile tool. It is not for shooters who only need 1:1 magnification or who prefer autofocus convenience.

Manual Focus Installation and Workflow

The lens mounts directly to Sony E-mount bodies with no adapters required for native operation. Focus and aperture are controlled manually, demanding deliberate technique and often a tripod or focus rail at high magnification. Depth of field becomes extremely thin at 2x, so precise focus stacking is frequently necessary. Electronic contacts are absent, so EXIF data will not record aperture or focus distance automatically.

Highlights

  • 2× magnification at 7.28" minimum focus reveals unseen detail
  • APO design with specialised glass cuts chromatic aberration across the frame
  • 58mm focal length gives comfortable working distance for macro and portraits
  • 13-blade aperture produces smooth bokeh for subject isolation
  • 9° angle of view on full-frame suits versatile shooting

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What is the minimum focusing distance of the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 lens?

The minimum focusing distance is 7.28 inches, allowing 2x magnification for extreme close-up detail.

How do you mount this lens on a Sony E-mount camera, and what step is often missed?

Align the white mounting index on the lens barrel with the dot on the camera, twist clockwise until it clicks, then set the aperture ring to the 'A' position so the camera can control exposure.

How many aperture blades does this lens have, and does that affect long-term maintenance?

The 13-blade diaphragm creates rounded bokeh and is internally lubricated; no user maintenance is required, and blades are not a wear item under normal use.

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