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Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
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Laowa · f/2.8 · Sony E mount

Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

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KEY FACTS
BrandLaowa
Release Year2023
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Exceptional 2:1 macro magnification with outstanding detail capture at macro distances
+Superior APO chromatic aberration correction minimizes purple fringing and color distortion
+Excellent optical performance with exceptional sharpness and high contrast across full aperture range
+Versatile 58mm focal length enables macro, portrait, product, and landscape photography in one lens
+Compact and portable design at 595g despite full metal construction and complex optics
+Affordable $499 USD price point for an APO macro lens with 2:1 magnification capability
Worth Knowing
−Fully manual focus and aperture with no electronic contacts limits EXIF data and requires focus peaking
−No weather sealing or formal dust protection despite internal focusing design
−Bulky for 58mm focal length—similar size and weight to Laowa's 90mm macro lens
−Closer working distance at macro magnification makes lighting and subject approach more challenging than longer focal lengths

General

Brand
Laowa
Release Year
2023
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a specialized mirrorless macro lens delivering exceptional 2:1 magnification and apochromatic color correction in a compact package. Its versatile focal length enables both extreme close-focus work and general-purpose photography, while the advanced optical design ensures distortion-free images and outstanding sharpness. Despite lacking autofocus and weather sealing, the lens offers outstanding value for macro and portrait photographers working with modern mirrorless bodies.

Physical

Lens Weight
595 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
58 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
18.5 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
No

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No