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Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO

Sony E

Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO

Focal length
58 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
595 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
18.5 cm
Length
117 mm
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At a Glance

At 2:1 magnification, this full-frame macro for Sony E goes beyond life size. It has a 58 mm focal length, an f/2.8 aperture and an 18.5 cm minimum focus distance. Focusing is manual and it weighs 595 g. Besides macro and product shots, everyday and street photography are possible uses.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Everyday
  • Street

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
58 mm
Max. focal length
58 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
595 g (1.31 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
18.5 cm (7.28 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
117 mm (4.61 in)
Diameter
74 mm (2.91 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 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO fit?

The Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 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 87 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 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO7Artisans 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra-MacroVenus Laowa 55mm F/2.8 TILT 1x MacroMitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro
Focal length58 mm60 mm55 mm55 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight595 g550 g1,345 g690 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm77 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance18.5 cm17 cm27 cm27.9 cm
Length117 mm109 mm169 mm87 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 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 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO weighs 595 g. It is 117 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO use?

The Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO is 18.5 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 87 mm in full-frame terms.

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