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Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro

Focal length
60 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
503 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
18.5 cm
Length
70 mm
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At a Glance

This macro lens for Nikon F with an APS-C sensor has a 60 mm focal length, equivalent to 90 mm, and reaches 2:1 magnification. The minimum focus distance is 18.5 cm and the aperture f/2.8. Aperture and focus are operated by hand, and it weighs 503 g. It suits macro, product work and portraits.

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
60 mm
Max. focal length
60 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
503 g (1.11 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
18.5 cm (7.28 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
70 mm (2.76 in)
Diameter
95 mm (3.74 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 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro fit?

The Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
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 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra MacroTamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF MacroMitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X MacroNikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Focal length60 mm60 mm55 mm60 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2f/2.8f/2.8
Weight503 g350 g690 g440 g
Filter diameter62 mm55 mm58 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance18.5 cm23 cm27.9 cm22 cm
Length70 mm80 mm87 mm74.5 mm
Autofocusnoyesnoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra 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 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro weigh?

The Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro weighs 503 g. It is 70 mm long with a diameter of 95 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro use?

The Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is 18.5 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms.

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