The new Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens offers 2:1 magnification and focuses on infinity in combination with a relatively compact size (74x120mm) and low weight of 619g. Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras it comes in four different versions – Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Canon RF – and costs $499. The Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics has quite a lot of macro lenses in its portfolio already. They range from 15mm all the way to 100mm and are designed for different needs and purposes. Recently, the company launched a new version of the popular probe lens – the 24mm T14 Periprobe. Make sure to check out our first look review of this quirky lens in case you missed it. Venus Optics also recently launched a more traditional new macro lens and that is the one I will be focusing on in this article. Let’s take a closer look at the new Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens. Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens As the manufacturer claims, this new macro lens has been designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras to combine compact size and low weight with a fast aperture and 2:1 magnification. The new 90mm macro lens can focus on infinity, so it can be used for portraits or landscapes as well. It will be available for four lens mounts – Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Canon RF. The lens weighs 619g, has a diameter of 74mm, and...
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Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 22 June, 2022
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