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 Canon RF-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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Key Features
- RF-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 104mm (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 Canon RF-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
Telephoto prime is designed for APS-C-format Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 104mm 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
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Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Reviews
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By PJA
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-25
I purchased this lens to pair with my fuji x-E5 body. The detail is amazing. I pair with a fuji x-e5. It is light weight. easy to use and focus with. On a learning curve as today was my first day. Highly recommend for insects!! .
Love It, First Timer Here
By Kedem
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-02
Buying Our First Mirrorless G7 For Jewelry Work. Rep Recommended Laowa Lens, Wasn't Sure After Years Of Using Canon Elph. At First It Was Tricky, But This Lens Is Something Else. Simple To Use, Works Great And Once We Got The Right Aperture Vs Exposure, Pictures Started Rocking. Getting Better Every Day And Already Paying Off. Worth The Investment. About To Test A Simpler Lens (MK2) To Compare Results.
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can I use it with a rf full frame mount like the ...
can I use it with a rf full frame mount like the canon eos R5?
Yes, you can connect the Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon RF to a Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera. Since the lens is designed for APS-C sensor cameras, your camera will select the Canon 1.6x crop mode automatically and The images size will drop to 17 megapixels.
Date published: 2024-06-26
How long is the lens at maximum extension?
How long is the lens at maximum extension?
Being that the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens has internal focusing, the length of the barrel would not change.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
No. Youâll have to keep an eye on the physical ring to see your setting.
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?
There are no electronic contacts so there will not be any exif info.
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?
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.
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 ?
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.
Date published: 2025-08-21
