Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens - L Mount

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens – 2:1 magnification for extreme close-ups

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L mount gives you a true 2:1 (2x) magnification ratio designed for extreme macro work. It targets photographers who need high magnification to capture fine details in subjects like insects, plants, textures and small objects. At the same time, its 100mm focal length and smooth background separation make it useful for portrait work.

Key uses and benefits

Use this lens when you need to reproduce subjects at twice life-size, or when you want a telephoto macro perspective that keeps subject separation and background blur. Because it combines high magnification with a long working distance and a compact telephoto focal length, it works well both for detailed macro imaging and for portraits where subject isolation matters.

Optical design and image quality

Laowa applies an apochromatic (APO) optical formula in this lens. As a result, the design minimizes chromatic aberration and color fringing, helping you achieve clearer images and truer colors. The lens uses 12 optical elements arranged in 10 groups to deliver sharpness and resolution across the frame.

Additionally, the lens includes a rounded diaphragm that contributes to pleasing out-of-focus rendering. The original product information references both a 9-blade rounded diaphragm and a 13-blade rounded aperture; both descriptions are included in the supplied information.

Focus performance and handling

The Laowa 100mm is a precise manual-focus lens. You focus manually to achieve critical sharpness at high magnifications or when using the lens for portraits. It features a minimum focusing distance of 24.7 cm, allowing photographers to get very close to subjects for detailed macro shots at 2x magnification.

Build and reliability

Laowa builds this lens with a robust metal construction. The metal build provides durability and a professional feel suited to frequent use in macro and portrait workflows.

What’s in the box

• Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro Lens
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Lens Hood
• Lens Pouch

Specifications

FAQ

Question: Is this lens suitable for portraits as well as macro photography?
Answer: Yes. The 100mm focal length combined with smooth background separation makes it suitable for portraits, while its 2:1 magnification and close focusing ability make it ideal for extreme macro work.

Question: How well does the lens control chromatic aberration and color fringing?
Answer: The lens uses an apochromatic (APO) optical formula designed to minimize chromatic aberration and color fringing, which helps produce clearer images and more accurate colors.

Question: What focusing system does this lens use for macro work?
Answer: The lens employs precise manual focus, enabling critical focus control required for high-magnification macro photography.

Question: What items are included when I buy the lens?
Answer: The package includes the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro Lens, front and rear lens caps, a lens hood, and a lens pouch.

Question: What optical configuration and working distance support the extreme magnification?
Answer: The lens features 12 elements in 10 groups and a minimum focusing distance of 24.7 cm, enabling detailed capture at a 2:1 magnification ratio.