Venus Optics has unveiled a new PENTAX K-mount compatible lens today: LAOWA 100mm F2.8 2X ULTRA MACRO APO.
Second member of company’s 2:1 macro line-up with infinity focus & no chromatic aberration.
Followed by the success of the LAOWA 60mm F2.8 2:1 Macro, the 100mm F2.8 2:1 MACRO is the 2nd member of LAOWA 2:1 macro line-up. This new 100mm lens can cover full frame sensor size and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. The wide magnification range allows macro photographers to capture subject at any sizes. This 100mm portrait lens also features an apochromatic (APO) characteristic that no chromatic aberration can be found. The 12 elements in 10 groups optics design delivers a crystal sharpness image in both macro and tele distances.
Main specifications
| Focal Lenght | 100mm |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Angle of view | 24.4o |
| Format compability | Full Frame |
| Lens structure | 12 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 24.7cm |
| Maximum magnification | 2x |
| Filter thread | 67mm |
| Dimensions | Ø72 x 125mm |
| Weight | 638g |
| Abstract | Second member of our 2:1 macro line-up with infinity focus & no chromatic aberration |
It will be available for trial at Venus Optics’ booth (T225) in Beijing P&E Imaging fair during 3rd-6th May 2019. Expected to be shipped in mid/late 2018. Exact shipping date and pricing are to be confirmed.
