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Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus Canon EF Review
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus

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 and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount lenses.

Lens Mount

Venus 105mm F2 is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Venus 105mm F2 is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Venus 105mm F2 has a fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When mounted on a 35mm FF format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105mm.

Aperture

Venus 105mm F2 has a max aperture of F2 and a minimum aperture of F22.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
is the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
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
Does Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus have Image Stabilization?
Does Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus have Aperture Ring?
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