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Venus Optics’ $450 Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens is now available for L-mount cameras

Venus Optics has announced its bringing its Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens to L-mount camera systems.

Until now, the fully-manual 85mm F5.6 2x macro lens was limited to other full-frame mirrorless mounts, including Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E mount. Now, full-frame and APS-C L-mount users can join in on the fun. The lens is constructed of 13 elements in nine groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements.

Below is a sample gallery of images captured with this lens (although not the L-mount version):

It features a seven-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of F5.6 through F22, uses a 46mm front filter thread and has a minimum focusing distance of 16.3cm (6.4”). The Leica L mount version measures 53mm (2”) in diameter and 81mm (3.2”) long, weighting in at 259g (9.1oz).

The Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for L-mount cameras is currently available to purchase through Venus Optics’ online store for $449. The lens comes with front and rear lens caps as well as a cloth carrying case.


Author:
Gannon Burgett
Source: Dpreview

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