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Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro

Focal length
55 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
1345 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm
Length
169 mm

At a Glance

This tilt macro lens for full-frame Canon RF has a 55 mm focal length and an f/2.8 aperture. It reaches 1:1 magnification and focuses down to 27 cm. The plane of focus can be tilted, and focusing is manual. At 1345 g it is heavy. Architecture, product, landscape and macro work are its typical uses.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape
  • Macro

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.
  • At 1.3 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
55 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
1,345 g (2.97 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm (10.63 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
169 mm (6.65 in)
Diameter
85 mm (3.35 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 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro fit?

The Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 88 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x MacroMitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X MacroVenus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO7Artisans 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra-Macro
Focal length55 mm55 mm58 mm60 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,345 g690 g595 g–
Filter diameter77 mm58 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance27 cm27.9 cm18.5 cm17 cm
Length169 mm87 mm117 mm109 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x 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 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro weigh?

The Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro weighs 1,345 g. It is 169 mm long with a diameter of 85 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro use?

The Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro is 27 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 88 mm in full-frame terms.

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