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Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z

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Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z
Key Features
  • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Two Low Dispersion Elements
  • Maximum Magnification: 2:1
Characterized by its close-focusing capabilities and apochromatic design, the Nikon Z-mount Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a unique and versatile short-telephoto prime. Featuring a pair of low dispersion elements, color fringing and chromatic aberrations have been virtually eliminated throughout the focusing range in order to achieve high clarity and color accuracy. The lens has a manual focus design to suits its macro capabilities, which permit working with subjects as close as 2:1 with a minimum focusing distance of 9.7".
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Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro... Overview

Characterized by its close-focusing capabilities and apochromatic design, the Nikon Z-mount Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a unique and versatile short-telephoto prime. Featuring a pair of low dispersion elements, color fringing and chromatic aberrations have been virtually eliminated throughout the focusing range in order to achieve high clarity and color accuracy. The lens has a manual focus design to suits its macro capabilities, which permit working with subjects as close as 2:1 with a minimum focusing distance of 9.7".

Telephoto prime is designed for FX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and can also be used with DX models where it will provide a 150mm equivalent focal length.
Featuring an apochromatic designation, this lens uses a pair of low dispersion elements to effectively eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and accurate rendering.
Greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification pairs with a 9.7" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects.
Manual focus design, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, aids in precise focusing control.
A 13-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro... Specs

Focal Length
100mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
24.4°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.72" / 24.7 cm
Magnification
2:1 Macro Reproduction Ratio
2x Magnification
Optical Design
12 Elements in 10 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
13
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.83 x L: 6.1" / ø: 72 x L: 155 mm
Weight
1.4 lb / 638 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.71 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 5.3 x 5"

Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro... Reviews

Good Looking Disappointment.

By Eduardo
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-08

Wanna Get This Out Of The Way Right Away. Yes, It Produces Great Images (for The Price!), And The Build Quality Is Also Quite Good (for The Price!). But The Good Ends There. Ergonomics Are Far From Great, With The 2x Magnification It Is Almost Impossible To Get A Great Focus Without A Precision Tripod Head. Focus Ring Is Very, Very Sensitive, It's Very Easy To Lose Focus. I Have An A7rv, And The Focus Magnification Or The Focus Stacking DOES NOT Works With This Lens. Will Sell This One, Already Bought The New Sony 100mm That Unfortunately Is More Than 3x The Price Of The Venus. It Should Be Good Only For Very Specific Purposes. Subject Needs To Be Static, Must Use A Precise Focus Tripod Head. Focus Stacking Will Be Manual.

Slide digitizing

By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-05-23

I bought this lens primarily due to its 2x macro, and used it to digitize old 110 format slides. The results were sharp and overall I like the quality feel of the lens. For me it was a good value.

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Will this lens work with the Nikon Z 2x ...

Will this lens work with the Nikon Z 2x telconverter?
Asked by: WILLIAM
The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z is not compatible with the Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2x (BH #NIZTC2). Lenses from another manufacturer will not attach to a Nikon teleconverter.
Answered by: Marvin H
Date published: 2025-12-31

Nikon Z 6 II do I need the FTZ mount adapter for V

Nikon Z 6 II do I need the FTZ mount adapter for Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro apo lens?
Asked by: Reynaldo
The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z has a native Nikon Z mount, so no adapter is needed.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2026-05-07

On a Nikon Z 50 how is the aperture controlled. ...

On a Nikon Z 50 how is the aperture controlled. If set manually what are you seeing through the viewfinder or on screen. Is it a dark image?
Asked by: Ivan
The Aperture is only controlled by the aperture ring on the lens. Whether the viewfinder gets dark will depend on how you set "Apply settings to live view" in the Menu.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-06-08

Does manufacture provide any warranty on this ...

Does manufacture provide any warranty on this lense ?
Asked by: sunil
The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2025-07-23

Is this a flat field lens?

Is this a flat field lens?
Asked by: Neal
No, the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens is not a flat field lens.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2023-03-07

Is this lease compatible with a Canon 80D?

Is this lease compatible with a Canon 80D?
Asked by: Mimi
Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF (Auto Aperture) will mount onto the Canon 80d, but does not maintain autofocus.
Answered by: Ejona G
Date published: 2024-03-28

Do you have tripod collar for this lens ?

Do you have tripod collar for this lens ?
Asked by: Krishna Prasad
I'm sorry, no.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-12-28

RF 100 macro on R6. I can focus and everything, ...

RF 100 macro on R6. I can focus and everything, but can't shoot. Just got lens today. Is it defective or am I missing a setting? I've tried in AV and M modes.
Asked by: Andrew
Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon RF does not have any electronic contacts to comunicate with your Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera. You would need to enable the camera to shoot without a lens. Please follow the steps below. Menu button - C.Fn4 - Release shutter w/o lens- ON.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2022-08-18
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