Skip to content
LensFinder.org
Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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
Check price on Amazon 1

At a Glance

Built for APS-C on Nikon Z, this macro lens has a 65 mm focal length that equals about 98 mm in full-frame terms, a short telephoto view. It reproduces at 2:1 and has a minimum focus distance of 17 cm. The maximum aperture is f/2.8, and focusing is purely manual. It suits macro, product photography 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.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Report an error

Is a value wrong or missing for Venus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO? Tell us what is wrong.

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

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

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 Nikon Z 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.

Nikon Z cameras

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

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

LensVenus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark IIBrightin Star MF 60mm F2.8 2X Macro APS-C7Artisans 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra-Macro
Focal length65 mm60 mm60 mm60 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight335 g339 g735 g–
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance17 cm18 cm18.2 cm17 cm
Length100 mm81 mm113 mm109 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
Open these lenses in the comparison and add more

This lens is also available for

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.

Mastodon