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Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus

Canon EF

Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus

Focal length
105 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
745 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm
Length
99 mm
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At a Glance

This portrait-oriented lens for full-frame Canon EF has a 105 mm focal length and an f/2 maximum aperture. Its apodization element and two diaphragms set it apart. Focusing is manual, down to a distance of 90 cm. It weighs 745 g and is aimed at portrait photographers.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
105 mm
Max. focal length
105 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
8
Weight
745 g (1.64 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm (35.43 in)
Length
99 mm (3.9 in)
Diameter
76 mm (2.99 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 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus fit?

The Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus 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 168 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 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans FocusZeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II
Focal length105 mm100 mm100 mm100 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2.8
Weight745 g680 g843 g390 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance90 cm44 cm44 cm90 cm
Length99 mm113 mm104 mm115 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus 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 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus weigh?

The Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus weighs 745 g. It is 99 mm long with a diameter of 76 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus use?

The Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 168 mm in full-frame terms.

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