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Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro

Sony E

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 Sony E with an APS-C sensor combines a 60 mm focal length, equal to 90 mm on full frame, with 2:1 magnification. It focuses down to 18.5 cm and opens to f/2.8. Infinity focus, a manual aperture and manual focus are among its features, and it weighs 503 g. It comes into question for 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 Sony E-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.

Sony E-Mount cameras

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

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

LensVenus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark IIBrightin Star MF 60mm F2.8 2X Macro APS-CVenus Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
Focal length60 mm60 mm60 mm65 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight503 g339 g702 g335 g
Filter diameter62 mm49 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance18.5 cm18 cm18.2 cm17 cm
Length70 mm81 mm111 mm100 mm
Autofocusnononono
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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