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Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z

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Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z
Key Features
  • Z-Mount/APS-C Format Coverage
  • 97.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
Close-focusing, apochromatic, and compact, the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a sleek telephoto prime designed for APS-C-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Its macro design enables a greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification along with a 6.7" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close subjects. In regard to the optics, it uses three extra-low dispersion elements to greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, it is a manual focus lens, with an internal focusing design, and has a nine-blade diaphragm to contribute to a smooth bokeh quality to suit shallow depth of field applications.
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Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Overview

Close-focusing, apochromatic, and compact, the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a sleek telephoto prime designed for APS-C-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Its macro design enables a greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification along with a 6.7" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close subjects. In regard to the optics, it uses three extra-low dispersion elements to greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, it is a manual focus lens, with an internal focusing design, and has a nine-blade diaphragm to contribute to a smooth bokeh quality to suit shallow depth of field applications.

Telephoto prime is designed for DX/APS-C-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 97.5mm equivalent focal length.
Featuring an apochromatic designation, this lens uses three 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 6.7" 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.
Internal focusing maintains the overall length of the lens during use for easier use, especially when working with nearby subjects.
A nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Specs

Focal Length
65mm (35mm Equivalent: 97.5mm)
Aperture
Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
24.4°
Minimum Focus Distance
6.69" / 17 cm
Magnification
2:1 Macro Reproduction Ratio
2x Magnification
Optical Design
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
9
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.24 x L: 3.94" / ø: 57 x L: 100 mm
Weight
11.82 oz / 335 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.46 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.4 x 4.5 x 4.1"

Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Reviews

Incredible

By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-10

Amazing lens. You will need a lot of light for the really close shots of course, but it is incredibly sharp! Really happy with this purchase.

Laowa 65 - 2x Ultra Macro

By Gary
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-08-11

Best money I have spent in a long time. This lens is pure fun and is so flexible. I have only used it a few hours but it shows its ability almost instantly. The span of f/2.6 - 22 is a huge range and it feels like 3 lenses in one. This could very well be your favorite portrait and shallow f/l lens as well as being crazy fun macro lens. The build quality seems amazing for the price and the multi coatings are flawless on my example and are of the nice green you see on all high end apo's. I am using this on a small Canon M200 and the weight balance is very nice with a balance point just in front of the body. It feels like it cost much more than I paid and the entire packaging was very nice. The lens hood could use a better locking mechanism and the lens cap is pretty impossible to use with the hood on. I am using a typical 60mm plastic slip on lens cap over the hood. Here a a couple quick shots I grabbed on a partly cloudy day. Please excuse the heavy cropping and reduced res (done for cell phn sharing.)

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How long is the lens at maximum extension?

How long is the lens at maximum extension?
Asked by: Kenneth
Being that the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens has internal focusing, the length of the barrel would not change.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2025-08-21

The Canon M50 has no shutter setting - page 5 of ...

The Canon M50 has no shutter setting - page 5 of Shooting Settings has 3 items (all are off) - MF Peaking, AF-assist, Lens electronic MF - these are off. I can never take a photo with this lens on the M50?
Asked by: Jon
The solution proposed for the Canon camera also is needed to make my Fujufilm X-Pro2 and X-Pro3 cameras take the exposure. Unless I set for a release without a lens mounted, the camera will not fire. Once I set it to fire without a lens mounted (although the Laowa IS mounted), it makes the exposure. Aperature is not shown in the viewfinder, but the effect of the aperature is seen in the viewfinder and exposure.
Answered by: James
Date published: 2024-04-11

Is it good for taking photos of engagement ring ...

Is it good for taking photos of engagement ring with 2mm stones?
Asked by: Belen
Being that its minimum focusing distance is 6.7 inches, the Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for FUJIFILM X would be an excellent choice to shoot an engagement ring with 2mm stones.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2023-02-08

I know there is no EXIF data passed to the camera ...

I know there is no EXIF data passed to the camera but, can you see the lens aperture in the view finder?
Asked by: David
No. You’ll have to keep an eye on the physical ring to see your setting.
Answered by: Jackie
Date published: 2025-08-21

Will the Laowa 65mm macro lens store its EXIF ...

Will the Laowa 65mm macro lens store its EXIF information in the Fujifilm camera?
Asked by: John
There are no electronic contacts so there will not be any exif info.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2025-08-21

How well does this lens work with a Sony A6400?

How well does this lens work with a Sony A6400?
Asked by: Judy
The Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E is a sharp lens that is compatible with the Sony a6500. The lens will have teh same angle of view as a 97.5mm on a full frame camera. The minimum focus distance is 6.69". At this distance you will get a 2:1 2X life size image.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2021-06-18

Can I use Godox Ring48 Flash with Laowa 65mm lens ...

Can I use Godox Ring48 Flash with Laowa 65mm lens ?
Asked by: SANJAY
Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has a 52mm filter thread. An adapted 52mm ring comes with the Godox RING48 Macro Ring LED Light, allowing you to connect the light to the lens.
Answered by: David B
Date published: 2025-08-21

What is the working distance at 2x magnification?

What is the working distance at 2x magnification?
Asked by: Matt
The working distance at 2x is approximately 2".
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2025-08-21
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