Macro photography is a niche subject matter, but one that has expanded in the last few years. Leading the charge is Venus Optics, which created some specialized tools. Their 24mm Probe Lens has seen wide use in the commercial space, as well as in miniature photography. With the release of the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro lens, the miniature world has gotten a whole lot bigger. Venus Optics rose to recognition in the lens market with low distortion wide-angle lenses. Their intriguing Probe lens looked to be a gimmick but was soon welcomed into many tool kits that fulfilled various production needs. The new Laowa 85mm f/5.6 Macro lens is another step into a niche market. It offers shooters an opportunity to capture miniaturized details at a fraction of the cost. Let’s take a look at the new lens from Venus Optics and see what it brings to the table. The New Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro Lens. Image Credit: Venus Optics/Kiva Small lens, small world The Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro Lens is a compact full-frame lens built for one thing only — Macro Photography. Built with 13 elements in 9 groups, the new 85mm has an apochromatic optical design. Three extra-low dispersion elements help eliminate color fringing and chromatic aberration. All of this is packed into a package that weighs only 259g, at least for the Sony E-mount version. Venus Optics will also release the 85mm in Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica M. Laowa...
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Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 30 November, 2021
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News Shooter (Today) - Laowa has unveiled its new 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro lens. The lens allows you to capture very close subjects with a 0.5x maximum magnification and 22.8cm minimum focusing distance. The tilt function enables you to manipulate the image plane for both practical and creative effects, while the shift allows... - 2 days
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Nikonrumors (Yesterday) - The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D tilt-shift 0.5x macro lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announed and available for order (coming soon to B&H Photo). Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and also compatible with GFX/XCD medium-format systems, the new Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5×... - 3 days
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