Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra 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
F(FX) Mount cameras.
The Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF2 and Sony E mounts.
What type of photography is the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 4 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 13 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 2x |
| Min focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
Lens Mount
Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has a maximum diameter of 72mm and a total length of 125mm. It weighs 638g / 22.5 oz.
Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro :
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has a fixed focal length of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 2x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 100mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. 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
Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro 's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 10 groups .
Popular Comparisons of Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO.
Top Alternatives of Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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