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Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro

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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

On Fujifilm GFX medium format, the 55 mm focal length acts like 43 mm full-frame equivalent, a standard view. The lens combines tilt for the plane of focus with 1:1 magnification at a 27 cm minimum focus distance. It opens to f/2.8, focuses manually and weighs a heavy 1345 g. It suits architecture, product, landscape and macro.

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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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro fit?

The Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro fits all Fujifilm GFX cameras. There its field of view equals 43 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 0.79).

Fujifilm GFX cameras

Medium format:
Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55,Fujifilm GFX100S II,Fujifilm GFX100 II,Fujifilm GFX50S II,Fujifilm GFX100S,Fujifilm GFX100,Fujifilm GFX50R,Fujifilm GFX50S

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Fujifilm GFX lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x MacroMitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X MacroFujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WRFujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR
Focal length55 mm55 mm55 mm63 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/1.7f/2.8
Weight1,345 g690 g780 g405 g
Filter diameter77 mm58 mm77 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance27 cm27.9 cm50 cm50 cm
Length169 mm87 mm99.3 mm71 mm
Autofocusnonoyesyes
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.

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