Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8: Autofocus 1:1 Macro

Key specs

The full-frame lens has a 35mm focal length, an aperture range of f/2.8 to f/22 and a 63.4° angle of view. The design has 13 elements in 10 groups, and the aperture has 9 blades in the autofocus version and 13 in the manual version. Minimum focusing distance is 180 mm, minimum working distance is 48.6 mm, and the filter thread measures 72 mm. Without lens hood and cap, the Sony E version weighs 560 g, the Nikon Z version 570 g and the Canon EF version 530 g Laowa product page.

Focusing

From infinity down to 0.5 m, autofocus works as usual. Between 0.5 m and 1:1 magnification, you set approximate focus with the focus ring and then hold the Macro Range AF button so the lens refines focus within a narrow range around that point. Laowa stresses that this is not full-range autofocus; the lens refines focus where you placed it. According to Laowa, this suits focus stacking Laowa product page.

Optics and build

Laowa uses an apochromatic (APO) optical design that, according to the manufacturer, virtually eliminates color fringing and chromatic aberration. The housing is made of metal and, per the manufacturer, is weather-resistant against moisture and dust Laowa product page.

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