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Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO

Laowa · 85 mm · f/5.6

Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO

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General

BrandLaowa
Release Year2021
Production Status
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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.
Nikon Z
System
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame

Physical

Lens Diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
53 mm
Front Filter Compatible
Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Yes
Front Filter Size
Diameter of attachable filters.
46 mm

Optics

Focal Range
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
85 mm
Aperture Range
Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
5.6
Flange Focal Distance
Distance from lens mount to sensor.
16 mm
Diaphragm Type
Structure and design of the aperture
Manual
Blades
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Zoom Lens
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
16.3 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
Largest size a subject can be reproduced
2x
Autofocus ModeNo
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

Features

Weather Sealing
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No
Built In Lens HoodNo
Lens Hood TypeRound
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

Elements
Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
13
Groups9
Low Dispersion
Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
3
Internal Focusing
Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
Yes