Laowa has released more information about their new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens that we reported about last year. This 2:1 magnification macro lens expends Laowa’s line of macro lenses next to the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1 and Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens which we reviewed. Let’s take a closer look at this world’s first 100mm 2:1 macro lens! World’s First 2:1 100mm Macro Lens The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO photo lens was announced back in September 2018 with very little information. Eight months later, we now know everything about the world’s first 2:1 100mm macro lens. This lens is Full Frame compatible and can focus from infinity up to 2:1 magnification. The 100mm f/2.8 2:1 is the second lens in the Laowa 2:1 macro line-up, next to the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1. If you ever shot macro footage, I guess one of the most popular lenses out there is the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. While this lens is pretty decent, it’s only a 1:1 magnification ratio lens. If you are shooting microscopic objects or insects, a 2:1 magnification could be a must-have. It means the magnification factor is doubled, making lens shadows less of an issue with such lenses. The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 OSS lens next to the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x and the Canon 100mm f/2.8L IS. Image credit: ShaoWeiWei The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x is relatively compact considering it’s a 2:1 lens. Next to the 100mm from Canon and Sony, it’s only slightly...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 8 May, 2019