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Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus

Focal length
105 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
745 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm
Length
99 mm
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At a Glance

For full-frame Nikon F-mount cameras, this short telephoto offers 105 mm at f/2. It contains an apodization element and two diaphragms. Focusing is manual only, and the minimum focus distance is 90 cm. It is built with portraits in mind.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
105 mm
Max. focal length
105 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
8
Weight
745 g (1.64 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm (35.43 in)
Length
99 mm (3.9 in)
Diameter
76 mm (2.99 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 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus fit?

The Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 158 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans FocusZeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC
Focal length105 mm100 mm100 mm105 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2
Weight745 g680 g807 g620 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm67 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance90 cm44 cm44 cm90 cm
Length99 mm113 mm103 mm111 mm
Autofocusnononoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus 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 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus weigh?

The Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus weighs 745 g. It is 99 mm long with a diameter of 76 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus use?

The Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 158 mm in full-frame terms.

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