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

Fujifilm X

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

At a Glance

On Fujifilm X cameras with an APS-C sensor, the 65 mm focal length acts like 98 mm in full-frame terms, which puts this macro lens in short telephoto territory. It magnifies at 2:1 and focuses down to 17 cm. The f/2.8 opening shortens shutter times in dim light. Focusing is done by hand only. It suits macro work, product shots and portraits.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

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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Compare with other lenses

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

The Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO fits all Fujifilm X-Mount cameras. There its field of view equals 98 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.5).

Fujifilm X-Mount cameras

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Fujifilm X-Mount 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-CFujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Focal length65 mm60 mm60 mm60 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.4
Weight335 g339 g698 g215 g
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm67 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance17 cm18 cm18.2 cm26.7 cm
Length100 mm81 mm112 mm63.6 mm
Autofocusnononoyes
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.

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