Venus Optics LAOWA 55 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro
Venus Dec 2024
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Venus Optics LAOWA 55 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 55 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2024, it weighs 1345 g. That combination suits macro and portrait photography.

It is a standard prime lens designed for full frame mirrorless cameras. This versatile lens combines macro photography with tilt-shift capabilities, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, macro, close-up, architecture, and product photography. The lens features a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control. The optical design incorporates 14 elements in 11 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. The tilt-shift mechanism allows for perspective control and extended depth of field adjustments, making it a powerful tool for architectural and product photography. Despite its sophisticated professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
55mm
Focal
1345 g
Weight
Dec 2024
Released
launch price
$1,249
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Good for macroportrait
Street Documentary Everyday Close-up Architecture Product
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
55 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
15
Optical construction
14 elements / 11 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.27 m
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm G, L-Mount
Dimensions
168.5 x 85 mm
Weight
1345 g
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Macro, Close-up, Architecture, Product

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.5% of the frame width

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