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Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Canon EF-M

Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Focal length
65 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
335 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
17 cm
Length
100 mm

At a Glance

This manual macro lens for Canon EF-M and APS-C sensors offers a 65 mm focal length, equivalent to 104 mm in full-frame terms. A 2:1 magnification and a 17 cm minimum focus distance make extreme close-ups possible. The f/2.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times. The lens weighs 335 g. It suits macro, product images and portraits.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
65 mm
Max. focal length
65 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
335 g (0.74 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
17 cm (6.69 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2Γ—)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
57 mm (2.24 in)

Manufacturer data: laowalenses.ca

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO fit?

The Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 104 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark IIBrightin Star MF 60mm F2.8 2X Macro APS-C7artisans 55mm F1.4
Focal length65 mm60 mm60 mm55 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/1.4
Weight335 g339 g702 g272 g
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm67 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance17 cm18 cm18.2 cm35 cm
Length100 mm81 mm111 mm61 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO weighs 335 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 57 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO use?

The Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is 17 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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