Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro
The Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro is a 100mm f/2.8 lens designed for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Pentax K mount cameras. Used copies start from $398.82 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro
Key Features — Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro
2:1 Maximum Magnification: Captures subjects at twice life-size on the sensor, going well beyond the 1:1 limit of conventional macro lenses for extreme close-up detail.
100mm Telephoto Focal Length: Provides a comfortable working distance from the subject, reducing the risk of disturbing insects or small subjects during shooting.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Wide for a macro telephoto prime, allowing meaningful background separation and better light gathering when stopping down for depth of field.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed for full-frame sensors but fully usable on APS-C and crop-sensor bodies within the same mount systems.
Manual Focus Only: Dedicated manual focus ring gives photographers precise, deliberate control over focus placement — well suited to the fine tolerances of macro work.
Four Mount Options: Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, and Pentax K mounts, covering a broad range of DSLR and mirrorless camera systems.
Lens Specifications — Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Macro |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Pentax K |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro
The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro is a prime telephoto lens with a full-frame image circle, designed specifically for macro photography. With a fixed 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it delivers a consistent perspective well suited to close-up subjects that benefit from background separation. The lens operates entirely via manual focus, putting full control in the photographer's hands — a deliberate design choice that suits the careful, precise nature of macro work.
It is offered in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, and Pentax K mounts, giving photographers across multiple camera systems access to this optic. A 67mm filter thread makes it compatible with a wide variety of screw-in filters. Weighing 638g, it is a solidly built lens with the heft expected of a dedicated macro prime. Image stabilization is not included, so a tripod or stable platform is recommended when shooting at close focus distances where camera movement is most noticeable.
Pros — Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro
- ✓Wide maximum aperture of f/2.8 for a macro telephoto prime
- ✓Full-frame coverage supports use on both full-frame and crop-sensor bodies
- ✓Available in four mount options: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, and Pentax K
Cons — Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, which may slow down shooting in dynamic situations
- ✗No image stabilization, making handheld shooting at close focus distances more challenging
- ✗At 638g, the lens is relatively heavy for a prime, which may contribute to fatigue during extended handheld sessions
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