Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is also available in the Sony E , Leica M , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
What type of photography is the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
2x
0.16m / 6.3 inch
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a maximum diameter of 53mm and a total length of 81mm . It weighs 310g / 10.9 oz .
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a filter thread of 46mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 46mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a fixed focal length of 85mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM , Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS in Canon RF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization .
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Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 2x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.16m .
Aperture
The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO features a maximum aperture of F5.6 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. While a maximum aperture of F5.6 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 85mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F5.6 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 9 groups . Special elements used in this design is 3 ED glasses.
Optical Construction of the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro
Body Colour
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO.
Top Alternatives of Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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