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Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
310 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
16.3 cm
Length
81 mm
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At a Glance

On Canon RF full frame, this macro lens provides an 85 mm focal length and a 2:1 magnification. It has a minimum focus distance of 16.3 cm and a maximum aperture of f/5.6. Focusing is internal and manual, and the weight is 310 g. It suits macro, product shots and portraits.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
310 g (0.68 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
16.3 cm (6.42 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
81 mm (3.19 in)
Diameter
53 mm (2.09 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 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO fit?

The Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 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 136 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 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APOAstrHori 85mm f/2.8 Macro TiltVenus Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APOLensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8
Focal length85 mm85 mm90 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/2.8f/2.8f/1.8
Weight310 g720 g619 g530 g
Filter diameter46 mm55 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance16.3 cm25 cm20.5 cm23 cm
Length81 mm110 mm120 mm89 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 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 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO weighs 310 g. It is 81 mm long with a diameter of 53 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO use?

The Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is 16.3 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

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