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Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO

Focal length
58 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
595 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
18.5 cm
Length
117 mm
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At a Glance

On Canon RF, the lens offers a 58 mm focal length and f/2.8 on full frame. What stands out is the 2:1 magnification, beyond life size, with an 18.5 cm minimum focus distance. Focus is set manually and the weight is 595 g. It fits macro and product photography as well as everyday and street use.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Everyday
  • Street

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
58 mm
Max. focal length
58 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
595 g (1.31 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
18.5 cm (7.28 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
117 mm (4.61 in)
Diameter
74 mm (2.91 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 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO fit?

The Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 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 93 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 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO7Artisans 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra-MacroVenus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x MacroMitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro
Focal length58 mm60 mm55 mm55 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight595 g–1,345 g690 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm77 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance18.5 cm17 cm27 cm27.9 cm
Length117 mm109 mm169 mm87 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 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 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO weighs 595 g. It is 117 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO use?

The Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO is 18.5 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 93 mm in full-frame terms.

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