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Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E, Bundle with ProOptic 52mm Filter Kit
Compact APS-C macro lens reaching 2X magnification at 6.7 inch minimum focus, bundled with 52mm filters and cleaning accessories
- 2X life-size magnification for extreme close-up detail
- 7" minimum focus distance covers infinity to 2X range
- APS-C optimised optics deliver centre-to-corner sharpness
- 65mm focal length suits macro, portraits and daily shooting
- Bundle adds 52mm filter kit, cleaning kit and cap tether
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO for Sony E
This lens is built for APS-C Sony E-mount users who want greater than life-size magnification. It reaches 2X reproduction where most alternatives stop at 1.5X, making it suited for detailed insect and plant work as well as portraits and general stills.
Magnification range and focusing limits
The 2:1 maximum magnification works from infinity down to a minimum focusing distance of 6.7 inches (17 cm). That continuous range lets you frame tiny subjects at different sizes without swapping gear, though the APS-C image circle means it will vignette on full-frame bodies.
Installation notes and common issues
The lens mounts directly to any Sony E-mount APS-C camera with no adapter required. The bundle adds a 52 mm filter kit, cleaning supplies, a lens cap tether and a LensPen, so buyers should verify the 52 mm thread matches any additional filters they already own.
Highlights
- 2X life-size magnification for extreme close-up detail
- 7" minimum focus distance covers infinity to 2X range
- APS-C optimised optics deliver centre-to-corner sharpness
- 65mm focal length suits macro, portraits and daily shooting
- Bundle adds 52mm filter kit, cleaning kit and cap tether
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 65mm f/2.8 2X macro or a 1.5X alternative for APS-C?
The 65mm f/2.8 reaches 2X life-size magnification while most APS-C macro lenses stop at 1.5X, giving you larger subject reproduction on the sensor.
What does the 2X magnification mean when I am shooting in the field?
At the closest focus distance of 6.7 inches you can fill the frame with a subject half the size of the sensor, capturing detail that a 1X lens would only show at half scale.
How does the Sony E mount APS-C design limit what I can use this lens on?
The lens covers only the APS-C image circle, so it works on Sony E-mount APS-C bodies and in crop mode on full-frame E-mount cameras, but it will vignette if used at full-frame coverage.
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