Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO
Venus Jan 2020
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Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 65 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2020, it weighs 335 g. That combination suits macro and portrait photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This short telephoto prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, macro, close-up. The optical design incorporates 14 elements / 10 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
65mm
Focal
335 g
Weight
Jan 2020
Released
launch price
$399
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Good for macroportrait
Street Close-up
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
65 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
14 elements / 10 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.17 m
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount
Dimensions
100 x 57 mm
Weight
335 g
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Portrait, Street, Macro, Close-up

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.2% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO
Common Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax) resting on a leaf
01 Common Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax) resting on a leaf by capelleaandenijssel
Vibrant Orange Spider Chrysanthemum Bloom (Spider Mum)
02 Vibrant Orange Spider Chrysanthemum Bloom (Spider Mum) by capelleaandenijssel
Scorpionfly
03 Scorpionfly by 2-Biz
The commute
04 The commute by 2-Biz
No Head & Shoulders
05 No Head & Shoulders by 2-Biz
Trapped sunrays
06 Trapped sunrays by 2-Biz
Hard at Work – Ant Foraging on a Stem, Netherlands.
07 Hard at Work – Ant Foraging on a Stem, Netherlands. by capelleaandenijssel
Golden Hour Nectar Gatherer - Western Honey Bee, Netherlands.
08 Golden Hour Nectar Gatherer - Western Honey Bee, Netherlands. by capelleaandenijssel
Day of the tentacle
09 Day of the tentacle by 2-Biz
White and buttery soft
10 White and buttery soft by 2-Biz
Red-brown longhorn beetle
11 Red-brown longhorn beetle by 2-Biz
Contrast in Nature: Flesh Fly on Azalea, Netherlands.
12 Contrast in Nature: Flesh Fly on Azalea, Netherlands. by capelleaandenijssel
Hairy beast
13 Hairy beast by 2-Biz
The last tan
14 The last tan by 2-Biz
Hoverfly in Flight, Netherlands.
15 Hoverfly in Flight, Netherlands. by capelleaandenijssel
European Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) - Cross Orbweaver, Netherlands.
16 European Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) - Cross Orbweaver, Netherlands. by capelleaandenijssel
Emerald Glow: Common Green Bottle Fly
17 Emerald Glow: Common Green Bottle Fly by capelleaandenijssel
Spotted Lantern Fly Instar, 4th Stage
18 Spotted Lantern Fly Instar, 4th Stage by ..: fokuspoint photography :..
Fleur de lin
19 Fleur de lin by Photos A.R.
Green Beetle on a Mandarin :)
20 Green Beetle on a Mandarin :) by Dameto BT
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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