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

Leica M-Mount

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

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

This compact macro lens for Leica M weighs just 289 g and offers an 85 mm focal length on full frame. It images at 2:1 and has a minimum focus distance of 16.3 cm, with internal focusing that is manual only. The maximum aperture is f/5.6. It suits macro, product shots, portraits and travel.

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
289 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 Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APOCarl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZMLeica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 90mm f/4 Close Focus
Focal length85 mm85 mm90 mm90 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/4f/4f/4
Weight289 g310 g230 g235 g
Filter diameter46 mm43 mm39 mm43 mm
Min. focus distance16.3 cm90 cm80 cm50 cm
Length81 mm95 mm59 mm54.8 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 289 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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