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Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro

Canon EF

Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro

Focal length
60 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
503 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
18.5 cm
Length
70 mm
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At a Glance

For Canon EF on APS-C cameras, the 60 mm focal length equals 96 mm on full frame. This macro lens images at 2:1 and focuses down to 18.5 cm. An f/2.8 aperture, manual aperture, manual focus and a weight of 503 g shape it. Macro, product shots and portraits are the obvious uses.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
60 mm
Max. focal length
60 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
503 g (1.11 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
18.5 cm (7.28 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
70 mm (2.76 in)
Diameter
95 mm (3.74 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 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro fit?

The Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 96 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

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 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra MacroCanon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USMTamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF MacroCanon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
Focal length60 mm60 mm60 mm65 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2f/2.8
Weight503 g335 g400 g710 g
Filter diameter62 mm52 mm55 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance18.5 cm20 cm23 cm24 cm
Length70 mm69.8 mm80 mm98 mm
Autofocusnoyesyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro 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 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro weigh?

The Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro weighs 503 g. It is 70 mm long with a diameter of 95 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro use?

The Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is 18.5 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 96 mm in full-frame terms.

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