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Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Canon EF

Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Focal length
100 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
638 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24.7 cm
Length
125 mm
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At a Glance

The manual-focus 100 mm macro for Canon EF full frame magnifies at 2:1, twice life size. Its f/2.8 aperture gathers more light and gives a shallow depth of field. The minimum focus distance is 24.7 cm and the weight is 638 g. Typical uses are macro, product and portrait work.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
100 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
10
Weight
638 g (1.41 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24.7 cm (9.72 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

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

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO fit?

The Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 160 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APOMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 IITTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2XPergear 100mm F2.8 2X Macro
Focal length100 mm100 mm100 mm100 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight638 g390 g748 g790 g
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance24.7 cm90 cm25 cm30 cm
Length125 mm115 mm150 mm157 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 100mm 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 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO weighs 638 g. It is 125 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO use?

The Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is 24.7 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 160 mm in full-frame terms.

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