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

Leica L-Mount

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

With a 65 mm focal length, equivalent to 98 mm in full-frame terms, this macro lens for L-Mount and APS-C works as a short telephoto. It reaches 2:1 and focuses down to 17 cm, with focus set manually. The f/2.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times. On full-frame cameras it is usable only in crop mode. It suits macro, product and portrait work.

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 L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 98 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

L-Mount cameras

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

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

LensVenus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark IILeica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f2.8 ASPHVenus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO
Focal length65 mm60 mm60 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight335 g339 g320 g595 g
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm60 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance17 cm18 cm16 cm18.5 cm
Length100 mm81 mm89 mm117 mm
Autofocusnonoyesno
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 98 mm in full-frame terms.

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