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Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO KAF2 Mount Review

Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Main Features

  • 100mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • Weight: 638g / 1.40 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 72mm x 125mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
  • Max Magnification: 2x
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Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro Overview


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 KAF2 Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroExcellent

Lenses in Pentax KAF2 Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
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Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR Lens Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR
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35mm FF 340gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 720gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy 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 help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
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
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF2 lenses are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.

Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has a maximum diameter of 72mm and 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:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




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 and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m.

Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Pentax KAF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: 5x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro: 1x - (Compare)
  • Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro: 1x - (Compare)

Aperture

Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.

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 eight 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
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Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 340 g / 0.75 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Lens Rokinon 85mm F1.4
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS Lens Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS
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35mm FF 850 g / 1.87 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 700 g / 1.54 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM Lens Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM
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35mm FF 1,110 g / 2.44 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF Lens Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Alternatives in Pentax KAF2 Mount
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Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW Lens Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW
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35mm FF 1255 g / 2.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited Lens HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
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35mm FF 270 g / 0.59 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 340 g / 0.75 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Pentax smc D-FA 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited Lens HD Pentax DA 70mm F2.4 AL Limited
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APS-C / DX 147 g / 0.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 130 g / 0.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Pentax smc FA 77mm 1.8 Limited Lens Pentax smc FA 77mm 1.8 Limited
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35mm FF 270 g / 0.59 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro Lens Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro
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35mm FF 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Lens Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
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35mm FF 830 g / 1.83 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 527 g / 1.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 725 g / 1.60 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF Lens Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 APO-Lanthar SL II Lens Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 APO-Lanthar SL II
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35mm FF 320 g / 0.70 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM Lens Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM
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35mm FF 1110 g / 2.44 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 2100 Lens Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 2100
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35mm FF 680 g / 1.50 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85 Lens Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85
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35mm FF 700 g / 1.54 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS Lens Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS
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35mm FF 850 g / 1.87 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Hartblei Superrotator Macro 120mm F4 TS Lens Hartblei Superrotator Macro 120mm F4 TS
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35mm FF 965 g / 2.12 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Lens Rokinon 85mm F1.4
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Venus
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 100mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 13
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 2X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 638g
Diameter 72mm
Length 125mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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