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Venus Optics Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds

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Venus Optics Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds
Key Features
  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Maximum Magnification: 2:1
Distinguished by its close-focusing capabilities, the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a 100mm-equivalent prime lens designed Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Offering an impressive 2:1 greater-than-life-size maximum magnification, along with a 5.3" minimum focusing distance, this lens excels with close-up subject matter. Designated an apochromat, the optical design incorporates a series of extra-low dispersion elements to control color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve high clarity and accurate color rendering. Additionally, the lens features a manual focus design, a seven-blade diaphragm, and incorporates a CPU for Exif data transfer and to permit camera-based aperture control.
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Venus Optics Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Overview

Distinguished by its close-focusing capabilities, the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a 100mm-equivalent prime lens designed Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Offering an impressive 2:1 greater-than-life-size maximum magnification, along with a 5.3" minimum focusing distance, this lens excels with close-up subject matter. Designated an apochromat, the optical design incorporates a series of extra-low dispersion elements to control color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve high clarity and accurate color rendering. Additionally, the lens features a manual focus design, a seven-blade diaphragm, and incorporates a CPU for Exif data transfer and to permit camera-based aperture control.

Portrait-length prime is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 100mm equivalent focal length.
Featuring an apochromatic designation, this lens uses a trio of extra-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 5.3" minimum focusing distance, and 2.2" minimum working 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 seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
Integrated CPU permits camera-based aperture control and also transfers Exif data from the lens to the camera.

Venus Optics Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Specs

Focal Length
50mm (35mm Equivalent: 100mm)
Aperture
Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Lens Format Coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Angle of View
24°
Minimum Focus Distance
5.3" / 13.5 cm
Magnification
2:1 Macro Reproduction Ratio
2x Magnification
Optical Design
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
7
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Dimensions
2.1 x 3.1" / 53.5 x 79 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
8.5 oz / 240 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.145 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8 x 4.5 x 4.1"

Venus Optics Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Reviews

using for macro photos of mosses in Winter

By Jan
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-24

Nice lens for 4/3 OM system. Using for macro photos of bryophytes and soil temperature measurements in Winter, with snow about. Used with OM-5 and Tiffen neutral density (= 0.9) filter. 2X helps. Fair amount of experience with Laowa lenses. AF works fine as well as OM auto mode.

very sharp

By Walter
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-08

I use this lens only to copy negatives and slides over a light box. It replaced a 55mm Micro-Nikkor f2.8 on my Panasonic DMC-GX85. This lens is very sharp and the electrical connection to the camera is one of the reasons I wanted this lens. Unlike the Nikkor, this lens gives me pincushion distortion but I fix that very quickly in PhotoShop. Also, unlike the Nikkor, it can focus much closer for small areas I want to copy. This lens looks and feels very well made. I also have the excellent Laowa 7.5mm f2 lens which is smaller than this one. I would not hesitate to buy any of their other lenses.

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