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

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

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

This 100 mm macro for Nikon Z full frame magnifies at 2:1, twice life size and so beyond a 1:1 reproduction. The minimum focus distance is 24.7 cm and the maximum aperture is f/2.8. Focusing is manual only. It suits macro, product shots and portraits.

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
650 g (1.43 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24.7 cm (9.72 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
155 mm (6.1 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 Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 150 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APOMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 IITTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2XPergear 100mm F2.8 2X Macro
Focal length100 mm100 mm100 mm100 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight650 g390 g748 g790 g
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance24.7 cm90 cm25 cm30 cm
Length155 mm115 mm150 mm157 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 650 g. It is 155 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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