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Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds
Product Code: L242925MFT
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The manual focus Laowa 50mm 2x Macro Lens for micro four thirds cameras offers 100mm focal length equivalent (full frame) with 2:1 double life-size close-up capabilities and close focus of just 13.5cm
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We Love
- Fast, bright aperture 2:1 double life-size macro lens dedicated to micro four thirds cameras
- Compact and lightweight for steady hand holding and easy travel
- Extremely close minimum focus distance with large close-up subjects which fill the frame
- Integrated CPU in the lens for automatic aperture control and full Exif data
- Precise focusing with depth of field and focus scale in a manual only focus lens
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for MFT Summary
Designed for close-up photographers, the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens is a dedicated Micro Four Thirds lens with an equivalent 100mm prime focal width (full frame equivalent). The Apochromatic optical design (APO) renders accurate colours with low levels of fringing and reduces spherical aberrations for consistently high quality results. The 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro captures double life-size 2:1 macro, despite weighing just 240g and accepting compact 49mm lens filters.
A minimum focus distance of just 13.5cm ensures you can get extremely close, filling the frame with your subject.
Features at a glance
- 2:1 double life-size magnification
- Compact and lightweight
- CPU chip and motor for Au
- Bright f/2.8 aperture
- APO optics with 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 Extra-Low dispersion
- Compact 49mm filter thread
Laowa has included a 7-bladed aperture which provides the opportunity to render pleasing out of focus areas and isolate the subject. As a manual focus only lens the barrel has depth of field and focus markings to assist the photographer in gaining pinpoint sharpness, often preferred over AF with close-up work. Any Panasonic Lumix or Olympus MFT camera will communicate with the lens CPU providing auto aperture control as well as full Exif data.
Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds sample images
© Don Komarechka
© Nicky Bay
© Nicky Bay
What’s in the box
- Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds
- Lens hood
- Front and rear lens caps
Optional accessories
- Hoya NX-10 49mm Circular Polarising filter - reduce glare and reflections when there’s moisture around
- Hoya 49mm Fusion One Protector - at such close focus distances you may want a protector for the front element
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| Focal length: 50 mm |
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| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
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Our Verdict
Laowa is fast gaining a reputation for designing extremely competent, well priced and innovative lenses. The 50mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO for MFT users is just such a lens, delivering double life-size macro images with great quality in a compact form. It measures just 79mm long and weighs 240g allowing you to handhold for extended periods and bring it on outings without any noticeable weight penalty. An Apochromatic optical design includes 14 elements with 3 Extra-Low dispersion elements which deliver sharp, well controlled results with accurate colour and low colour fringing. These are all enviable specs in a macro lens which is so portable and cost effective.
The fixed 50mm prime focal length is an equivalent to 100mm in full frame format, which is a classic short telephoto length well suited to macro photography. The ability to get as close as 13.5cm to your subject when you need results in spectacularly large macro subjects which fill the frame. As a manual-only focus lens it has plenty of barrel markings to assist users with obtaining pin sharp images and the CPU provides full Exif with auto aperture control. Regardless of whether you are new to macro photography or a seasoned pro this lens is sure to impress and well worth consideration to join your kit.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
