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Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Nikon Z Review

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 314g.
  • Diameter: 53mm
  • Length: 81mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.16m
  • Max Magnification:2x
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Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro Overview

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is a Manual Focus (MF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon Z mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is compatible with cameras that have Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z30, Nikon Z9 and Nikon Z fc.

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is also available in Sony E , Leica M, Canon RF and Leica L mounts.

Focal Range

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.

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).

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.


https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Laowa-85mm-f5.6-2x-Ultra-Macro-APO-Z-Mount-mtf-chart-1.jpg
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 and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.16m.

Aperture

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro has a max aperture of F5.6 and a minimum aperture of F22.

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.

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Laowa-85mm-f5.6-2x-Ultra-Macro-APO-Z-Mount-optical-structure.jpg
Optical Construction of the Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro

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Body Colour

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO


PROs
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 2x

CONs
No Autofocus
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Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Laowa
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F5.6
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 3 ED glasses

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.16m
Max Magnification 2X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 314g
Diameter 53mm
Length 81mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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