The previously rumored Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras is now officially announced: Pre-order and product page (coming soon to B&H) Sample photos Additional pictures: Additonal informtion: Specifications Format Full Frame Focal Distance 58mm Aperture Range f/2.8-22 Angle of View 40.9° Lens Structure 14 elements in 11 groups (3 ED glasses, 3 glasses with Ultra-High Refractive Index) Aperture Blades 13 Min. Shooting Distance 18.5 cm Max. Magnification 2x Focusing Manual (MF) Filter Thread Ø 67mm Dimensions About Ø 74mm * 117mm Weight About 595g Mounts Canon RF / Nikon Z / Sony E / L mount Venus Optics announces the release of 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Anhui China, 22 September, 2022 – Venus Optics, the lens manufacturer that has been always endeavouring to invent unique lenses, is stoked to release the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO. This mirrorless-designed macro lens offers a 40.9° angle of view on full frame sensors. And like many other Laowa macro lenses, it can focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity which makes it suitable for professional macro, portrait or a walk-around lens. It features an apochromatic (APO) design that chromatic aberration is compressed to the minimum. With 3 ED elements and 3 Ultra-High Refractive Index elements, the lens delivers an outstanding sharpness. Despite its metal housing, the lens only weighs 595g which is extremely portable. It comes with 4 mount options: Sony E / Canon R / Nikon...
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Published By: Nikonrumors - Thursday, 22 September, 2022
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