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Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro

Sony E

Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro

Focal length
55 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
1345 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm
Length
169 mm

At a Glance

This 55 mm tilt macro for full-frame Sony E allows control of the plane of focus and of perspective. It reaches 1:1 magnification at a 27 cm minimum focus distance. The aperture is f/2.8 and focusing is manual. At 1345 g it is heavy, and it has an Arca-Swiss lens support. It suits architecture, product, landscape and macro work.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape
  • Macro

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.
  • At 1.3 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
55 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
1,345 g (2.97 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm (10.63 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
169 mm (6.65 in)
Diameter
85 mm (3.35 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro fit?

The Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 83 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x MacroMitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X MacroVenus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO7Artisans 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra-Macro
Focal length55 mm55 mm58 mm60 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,345 g690 g595 g550 g
Filter diameter77 mm58 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance27 cm27.9 cm18.5 cm17 cm
Length169 mm87 mm117 mm109 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x 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 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro weigh?

The Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro weighs 1,345 g. It is 169 mm long with a diameter of 85 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro use?

The Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro is 27 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 83 mm in full-frame terms.

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