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Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Focal length
65 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
335 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
17 cm
Length
100 mm
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At a Glance

This manual-focus macro lens for Canon RF is used on APS-C bodies, where its 65 mm focal length corresponds to 104 mm in full-frame terms. It reaches a 2:1 magnification, so subjects appear twice life size, and it focuses as close as 17 cm. The f/2.8 maximum aperture allows shorter shutter times. Besides close-ups, it suits product shots and portraits.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
65 mm
Max. focal length
65 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
335 g (0.74 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
17 cm (6.69 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
57 mm (2.24 in)

Manufacturer data: laowalenses.ca

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

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO fit?

The Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 104 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
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 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark IIBrightin Star MF 60mm F2.8 2X Macro APS-C7Artisans 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra-Macro
Focal length65 mm60 mm60 mm60 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight335 g339 g712 g–
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance17 cm18 cm18.2 cm17 cm
Length100 mm81 mm109 mm109 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 65mm 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 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO weighs 335 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 57 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO use?

The Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is 17 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO a full-frame lens?

No, the Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 104 mm in full-frame terms.

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