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Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Leica L-Mount

Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

Focal length
100 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
638 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24.7 cm
Length
125 mm
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At a Glance

This L-Mount full-frame macro pairs a 100 mm focal length with a 2:1 magnification, or twice life size. The f/2.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times and a shallow depth of field. Manual focus is the only mode. It suits macro, product and portrait work.

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
100 mm
Max. focal length
100 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
10
Weight
638 g (1.41 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24.7 cm (9.72 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 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 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO fit?

The Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 150 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APOMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 IITTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2XVenus Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro
Focal length100 mm100 mm100 mm100 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight638 g390 g748 g1,215 g
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm67 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance24.7 cm90 cm25 cm32 cm
Length125 mm115 mm150 mm162 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 100mm 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 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO weighs 638 g. It is 125 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO use?

The Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is 24.7 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 150 mm in full-frame terms.

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