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Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus Canon EF Review

Main Features

  • 105mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 745g.
  • Diameter: 76mm
  • Length: 99mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.9m

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Venus 105mm F2 Overview
Venus 105mm F2 is a Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 105mm. Providing a max aperture of f2 at 105mm, this lens is very fast.
Venus 105mm F2 is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus

PROs
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus
Venus 105mm F2 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Venus
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 105mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements 1 APD, 3 HR, 3 LD elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.9m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 745g
Diameter 76mm
Length 99mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
is the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus a Weather Sealed lens?
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is the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
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