Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens - Sony FE

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens – 2:1 Magnification for Extreme Close-ups (Sony FE)

What this lens does

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is a Sony FE‑mount telephoto macro lens that delivers up to 2:1 (2x) magnification. It targets photographers who need extreme close‑up detail of small subjects while still offering a focal length that works well for portraits and subject separation. Laowa positions this lens as the world’s first 100mm lens with a 2:1 magnification ratio.

Key uses and benefits

• Capture tiny subjects such as insects, plants and textures at twice life size for revealing detail.
• Shoot portraits with pleasing subject separation and smooth background blur, thanks to the focal length and aperture design.
• Use the lens for product and texture photography when exceptional resolution and close focusing are required.

Optical design and image quality

The lens employs Laowa’s apochromatic (APO) optical formula to reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing. As a result, you get clearer images with more accurate colors when shooting highly detailed subjects. The optical construction consists of 12 elements arranged in 10 groups to deliver sharpness and resolution across the frame.

Focusing and aperture details

The Laowa 100mm has a minimum focusing distance of 24.7 cm, enabling photographers to get very close to subjects for extreme macro work at 2x magnification. The lens uses manual focus for precise control, which is essential for critical macro and portrait applications where focus accuracy matters.

• Precise Manual Focus: Ensures fine, controlled focus adjustments for macro subjects.
• Apochromatic (APO) Design: Minimizes chromatic aberration and color fringing for truer colors and better clarity.
• Optical Construction: 12 elements in 10 groups for strong sharpness and resolution.
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 24.7 cm to achieve 2:1 magnification.

Aperture and bokeh

The original product information references rounded diaphragm designs to create smooth, pleasing background blur. The text includes mentions of both a 9‑blade rounded diaphragm and a 13‑blade rounded aperture; these rounded‑blade designs contribute to creamy bokeh and refined depth‑of‑field rendering, highlighting subjects against soft backgrounds.

Build and handling

Laowa describes the lens as having a robust metal build suited for professional use. The solid construction supports reliable handling in the field and a durable feel suited to demanding shooting conditions. Because the lens is manual focus, it emphasizes tactile control and accurate focusing for macro work.

• Robust Metal Build: Durable construction designed for professional use.
• Manual Operation: Manual aperture and focus for direct, precise control.

What’s in the box

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

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: Can I use this Laowa 100mm on a Sony full‑frame camera?
Answer: Yes. The product is listed for the Sony FE mount, which fits Sony full‑frame mirrorless cameras and provides the described 2:1 macro capability on that system.

Question: Is this lens autofocus or manual focus?
Answer: The lens uses precise manual focus, which gives you the fine control required for critical macro work and fine portrait adjustments.

Question: How close can I get to my subject with this lens?
Answer: The minimum focusing distance is 24.7 cm, enabling you to reach the 2:1 magnification needed for extreme close‑ups and highly detailed macro images.

Question: Will this lens reduce color fringing and chromatic aberration?
Answer: The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO features an apochromatic optical design intended to minimize chromatic aberration and color fringing for clearer, more accurate colors.