£409/$399
Specifications
Lens mounts: Canon EF-M (tested), Fujifilm X, Sony E
Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
Angle of view: 24.4°
Diaphragm blades: 9
Minimum aperture: f/22
Minimum focusing distance: 0.17m (2x)
Maximum magnification ratio: 2:1 Filter size: 52mm
Dimensions (dia x length): 57 x 100mm Weight: 335g
Like many of Laowa’s offerings, the 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO promises premium performance at a pocket-friendly price. Laowa has fast carved a niche for itself not just as a purveyor of exotic optics, but of expertly engineered ones that offer more than just quirkiness or lower cost of entry – and this is no exception.
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