Venus - Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF

Why settle for the ordinary when you can capture the extraordinary with the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF This professional-grade lens is a standout addition to Laowa's esteemed 2:1 macro lineup, following the acclaimed Laowa 60mm f/2.8. Designed to cover a full-frame sensor, this lens boasts the ability to focus from an impressive 2:1 magnification to infinity, surpassing the standard 1:1 life-size magnification offered by most macro lenses on the market.The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 lens is a game-changer for macro photographers, especially when capturing minute subjects like insects. Its wider magnification range allows for detailed shots of subjects of varying sizes, making it one of the most versatile macro lenses available today. Despite its advanced capabilities, Venus Optics has engineered this lens to maintain a compact size comparable to other macro lenses offering only 1:1 magnification.High-quality optics are at the heart of this lens, featuring an apochromatic (APO) design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberration across the entire frame. This means both the "in-focus" and "out-of-focus" areas of your photographs will be free from color fringing, ensuring that your subjects are captured with pristine clarity and true-to-life color rendition.In addition to its macro prowess, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 lens doubles as an exceptional medium telephoto lens, perfect for portrait photography. The sophisticated 12-element-in-10-group optical design ensures edge-to-edge sharpness, whether you're shooting up close or at infinity. The wide f/2.8 aperture creates beautifully soft bokeh that accentuates your subject against its background, while the internal focusing mechanism keeps the lens size constant during focusing, enhancing balance and handling.Moreover, the Canon EF mount version of this innovative lens integrates a CPU chip and aperture motor, allowing for seamless communication with your camera. Control aperture settings and exposure directly from your camera body, and benefit from the convenience of having EXIF data recorded with each shot. The bright viewfinder experience, even at smaller apertures, is a significant advantage for precise composition and focusing.The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens is not just reliable and durable; it's a testament to Venus Optics' commitment to innovative lens technology. Whether you're a seasoned macro photographer or looking to explore the world in exquisite detail, this lens is an essential tool for capturing the unseen beauty of the macro realm.

Are you a macro photography enthusiast looking for a lens that offers superior performance and versatility The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF is a game-changer in the world of macro photography. Building on the success of the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro, this lens is the second addition to the Laowa 2:1 macro lineup, offering a wider magnification range that allows you to capture subjects of any size with ease.Unlike other 100mm macro lenses on the market that only achieve 1:1 (life-size) or smaller magnification, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens boasts a 2:1 magnification, making it ideal for capturing smaller subjects. This lens can cover a full-frame sensor and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity, making it a favorite among macro photographers.One of the standout features of this lens is its apochromatic (APO) characteristic, which ensures that chromatic aberration is virtually invisible. Chromatic aberration, a common issue in optics design, can often ruin an otherwise perfect image. However, the Laowa 100mm lens delivers exceptional performance in suppressing chromatic aberration, both in the "in-focus" and "out-of-focus" areas, ensuring your subject isn't marred by unwanted color fringing.But this lens isn't just for macro photography. The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 is also an excellent portrait lens when focused to infinity. Its 12 elements in 10 groups optics design delivers crystal clear sharpness in both macro and infinity distances. The bright f/2.8 and circular aperture render softly diffused bokeh, beautifully isolating your subject from its background.The lens features an internal focusing structure that doesn't extend when the focus is changed, and a multilayer coating has been applied to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast. The Canon version of the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro lens is integrated with a CPU chip and aperture motor, allowing photographers to control the aperture and exposure through the camera itself and record the EXIF data into the photos. A focus indicator is also shown in the camera to assist with focusing.This bundle also includes a Hoya 67mm Filter Kit II, a tripod collar, lens cleaner, cleaning kit, and cleaning cloth, providing you with all the essentials you need for your photography sessions. With the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF, you're not just getting a lens, but a complete package that will enhance your photography experience.

While the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO lens is the second addition to the Laowa 2:1 macro line-up, it stands out with its unique ability to cover a full-frame sensor and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. This professional-grade lens offers a popular focal length for macro photographers, surpassing the capabilities of other 100mm macro lenses in the market that only achieve 1:1 or smaller magnification. The Laowa 100mm lens is particularly beneficial for photographers aiming to capture smaller subjects, often a challenge in macro photography. Its wider magnification range allows for capturing subjects of any size, making it one of the most versatile macro lenses available. Despite its broader range, Venus Optics has managed to maintain a compact lens size, comparable to other 1:1 macro lenses.This high-quality lens also boasts an apochromatic (APO) characteristic, ensuring chromatic aberration is virtually non-existent. Chromatic aberration, a common issue in optics design, can often compromise a perfect image. While some macro lenses control chromatic aberration well in the "in-focus" area, it often becomes uncontrollable in the "out-of-focus" area. The Laowa 100mm lens, however, excels in chromatic aberration suppression in both areas, ensuring your subject remains free of unwanted color fringing.Not only is the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 an exceptional macro lens, but it also serves as a high-quality portrait lens when focused to infinity. Its 12 elements in 10 groups optics design delivers crystal clear sharpness at both macro and infinity distances. The bright f/2.8 aperture and circular aperture render softly diffused bokeh, beautifully isolating the subject from its background.The lens features an internal focusing structure that remains static when focus is changed, and a multilayer coating to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast. The Canon version of the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro lens is integrated with a CPU chip and aperture motor, allowing photographers to control the aperture and exposure directly through the camera and record EXIF data into the photos. A focus indicator is also displayed in the camera to assist with focusing. This innovative feature is particularly beneficial for macro photographers, as the aperture only closes when the shutter is released, providing a brighter viewfinder for composing at smaller f-stops.