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Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E
Product Code: L242922S
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Made for APS-C Sony E mirrorless cameras, the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Lens is a pure manual focus close-up lens with 2:1 double life size results that includes 3 Extra-Low Dispersion elements
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We Love
- Twice life size 2:1 magnification macro lens for Sony APS-C mirrorless users
- Advanced APO optical design renders sharp, accurate colour with overall great result
- Bright 9-bladed aperture for low light work even at extremely close focus distances
- Compact and lightweight short telephoto prime lens for handholding and easy transport
- Pinpoint accuracy with manual focus only lens and distance markings on the barrel
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO APS-C Lens for Sony E Summary
With a range of Sony crop sensor cameras available third party lens manufacturers release compatible offerings like this 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens from Laowa. This close-up lens stands out thanks to its 2:1 double life size macro capabilities along with an Apochromatic optical design (APO). This APO design renders low levels of colour fringing and reduces spherical aberrations achieving high quality results. An effective focal length of around 100mm (full frame format) provides a classic short telephoto prime lens ideal for extreme close-ups with a minimum focus distance of just 17cm. Despite these advanced optics Sony camera users get a lens which weighs just 335g, is 100mm long and accepts cost effective 52mm filters.
Features at a glance
- 2x Ultra double magnification macro
- APS-C format only with 97.5mm effective focal width
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast f/2.8 aperture
- Great optical performance from three Extra-Low dispersion elemen
- 52mm filter thread
The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens has an internal focus mechanism with manual focus only for Sony users. MF is often preferred for close-up work as it allows the user to accurately choose the exact point of focus on their subject. Whether you shoot macro flowers, insects or any other subjects a series of lens barrel markings ensure you can accurately gauge focus and depth of field.
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E sample images
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Whats in the box
- Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Lens for Sony E APS-C only
- Lens hood
- Front and rear lens caps
Optional accessories
- Hoya NX-10 52mm Circular Polariser - a good filter option to reduce glare from reflective surfaces
- Hoya 52mm Ultra Pro UV Filter - despite being an internal focusing lens a front element protector can be an added layer of reassurance against accidental knocks and ultraviolet light control
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| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 57 |
| Length (mm): 100 |
| Weight (g): 335 |
| Distance scale: Yes |
| DoF scale: Yes |
| Elements: 14 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 65 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 10 |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
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| Maximum focal length: 65 |
| Maximum magnification: 2 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.8 |
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| Minimum focal length: 65 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.17 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 3 ED elements |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
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| Wide/Tele: N/A |
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| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
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Our Verdict
Whether you are new to macro photography or enjoy making close-up images already the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens provides ample opportunity to immerse yourself in this genre. It offers double life-size 2:1 magnification ratio (2x Ultra) resulting in frame filling larger than life details. A fast f/2.8 aperture with 9-blades affords the ability to shoot in lower lighting situations as well as capture smooth out of focus bokeh. With the lens bearing an APO optical design, Laowa ensures all 3 Extra-Low Dispersion elements are working to produce the best results possible. In practice this means well controlled colour fringing, sharp details and all round great quality in a compact size.
At 100mm long and weight of 335g the lens’ compact size sits well on more compact APS-C cameras and allows for extended handholding. Manual focus is assisted by a series of distance markings along with DOF scale on the lens barrel. Whilst MF is not for everyone when you’re working at close distance even the smallest change in focus point can throw off a macro image so its is welcome to many photographers. Laowa has managed to produce an affordable, compact and specialised option which sits very nicely amongst a host of compatible Sony mirrorless lenses.
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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!
