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Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO

Sony E

Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
291 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
16.3 cm
Length
81 mm
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At a Glance

The macro lens for Sony E on full frame is compact at 291 g and offers an 85 mm focal length. A 2:1 magnification and a 16.3 cm minimum focus distance allow extreme close-ups. Its f/5.6 aperture is the maximum, and focusing is internal and manual. It suits macro, product, portrait and travel photography.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
291 g (0.64 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
16.3 cm (6.42 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
81 mm (3.19 in)
Diameter
53 mm (2.09 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 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO fit?

The Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 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 128 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 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APOAstrHori 85mm f/2.8 Macro TiltZeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4Venus Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm90 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/2.8f/2.4f/2.8
Weight291 g720 g594 g619 g
Filter diameter46 mm55 mm52 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance16.3 cm25 cm80 cm20.5 cm
Length81 mm110 mm95 mm120 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 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 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO weighs 291 g. It is 81 mm long with a diameter of 53 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO use?

The Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is 16.3 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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