Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens-

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Regular price R 11,999.00
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Laowa 2x Macro – Simple Optical Perfection. Laowa's range of 2:1 macro lenses are steadily securing a reputation as the gold standard in glass for the macro world. These lenses offer class-leading optical performance, magnification and price by foregoing autofocus and stabilisation; systems that are seldom used in serious macro photography.

At first glance, the range might seem confusing, but it is actually very simple. Of the six lenses in the 2x range, 4 are basically the same lens, but for different mounts and sensor sizes.

Two additional 2x lenses were introduced in 2022, both for full frame mirrorless. A much smaller and lighter version of the 90mm and a much wider

58mm.

Features

  • Incredible Sharpness, Corner to Corner – Laowa's goal from the outset has always been to keep their lenses simple and focus on perfect optics. Their 2x macro lenses deliver class-leading sharpness across the frame, even at 2x magnification, which is a big part of what has made these lenses so popular. 
  • Apochromatic Optics  – All of Laowa's 2x macro lenses feature 3x low-dispersion elements to keep chromatic abberation to an absolute minimun in both in-focus and out-of-focus areas.
  • Beautiful Bokeh  – Building on the importance of out-of-focus areas, the 2x lenses all feature a 13-blade iris design that delivers beautiful soft bokeh and round highlights.
  • Internal Focusing  – The 2:1 magnification requires a massive travel distance of lens elements, but this all happens internally to ensure that a skittish subject might not be disturbed.
  • Built like a Tank  – The first thing you'll notice when you pick up a Laowa lens is the feel - their lenses are built for outdoor use and are without a doubt some of the most indestructible lenses in the industry.

Full size sample images can be found in Laowa’s gallery here.

Click here for an in-depth analytical review.



Specifications

Focal Length 100mm
Max. Aperture f/2.8
Angle of View 24.4°
Format Compatibility Full Frame
Lens Structure 12 elements in 10 groups
Aperture Blades 9 (Canon), 7 (Nikon), 13 (Sony, Canon R, Nikon Z)
Min. Focusing Distance 24.7cm (2X)
Max. Magnification 2:1
Filter Thread 67mm
Dimensions Φ72mm×125mm (Canon EF & Nikon F)
Φ72mm×155mm (Canon R, Nikon Z & Sony FE)
Weight 638g (Canon EF & Nikon F)
650g (Canon R, Nikon Z & Sony FE)
Mounts Canon EF & RF / Nikon F & Z / Sony FE


MTF Charts

– 2:1 Magnification at the same physical size

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro is the second 2:1 Macro lens that we have (The first one is the 60mm f/2.8). 100mm is one of the most common focal length for macro photography usage. All of the 100mm macro lenses in the market can only reproduce 1:1 magnification (life-size) image only. The extended 2x magnification means more details can be seen through the lens. Photographers can now take advantage of the wider magnification range to capture bugs at different sizes.

Apochromat APO design (invisible CA)

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 has a Apochromat (APO) design where the chromatic aberration (CA) at BOTH in-focus & out-of-focus area (Longitudinal CA) is controlled to the minimal. CA has long been one of the most annoying aberrations for macro photography and now you can forget about this and focus more on taking a great shot.



Similar size as 1:1 macro lens

Despite the extended magnification range, the size of our Laowa 100mm is actually comparable to other macro lenses in the market.


Size Comparison vs other Macro lenses (© ShaoWeiWei)

* Sony FE version is a bit longer than Canon / Nikon version due to the flange distance difference.

Automatic Aperture (Canon EF) , Aperture Coupling (Nikon F)

The Canon version of the Laowa 100mm Macro lens is equipped with an aperture control motor and CPU chip. The aperture can be controlled via the camera body (no aperture control ring on the lens body) and the aperture will close only during shutter release. Photographers no longer need to compose their shots in a dark viewfinder. A focus assistance indicator will also be shown in the camera. EXIF data can also be saved.

All other mounts are manual and aperture is controlled by the aperture ring on the lens. For Canon RF users, please select Canon EF mount and use it with EF-EOS R adapter should you want to have automatic aperture function.


Canon bayonet with built-in CPU chip & motor

Outstanding Sharpness


Smooth Bokeh rendering



Outstanding Portrait lens with crystal sharpness

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO is not only a exceptionally macro lens. It can also focus to infinity and is a very decent telephoto portrait lens.

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0214653573
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Fritz, 021 910 1380
Lime Photo
Kloof, Durban
Emil, 0844849959
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Durbanville
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It is critical to understand that this warranty only applies to factory faults and not to standard wear and tear. Tripods are subject to a lot of gray areas in this regard as tripods used outdoors, particularly in sand and sea water, are subjected to extreme wear and tear. We will e.g. replace the affected part of your tripod if a carbon tube snaps or cracks without much pressure applied to it or if the apex breaks. We will not replace your tripod or the affected part if e.g. a joint locks up due to sand or salt build up or if a hinge becomes corroded or stiff/floppy and unserviceable due to corrosion or salt build up. 

In sum, if we see that you took good care of your tripod and something went wrong, we will go out of our way to fix or replace it for you. If we see that you dragged it through the mud (literally or metaphorically), then we are unlikely to fix/replace it for you. How you handle your tripod and take care of it, is all the difference between 3- or 20 years of service. 

The best of tripods will not last longer than 2/3 years if used regularly in the sea, INCORRECTLY, and never serviced. Always make sure to extend the lowest leg section first, so you keep the joints out of the water/sand. Always rinse with freshwater after use in the sea, wipe down with a wet cloth, leave extended to dry and ENSURE YOU KEEP THE HEAD AND APEX DRY. If your tripod’s joints start feeling sandy/gritty, open them up, give them a proper clean and lubrication and fine-tune the tension on the joints.

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