Lens Details
Laowa
100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z)
$599~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: July 1, 2021
Highlights
- Full-frame 100mm f/2.8 manual-focus macro prime for Nikon Z, built for close-up and detail work.
- Reproduces subjects at up to 2x magnification with close focusing to 23cm for true close-up detail.
- It is relatively compact at 600g, pairing well with Nikon Z bodies.
Who it's for
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) is a 100mm f/2.8 prime lens — a zoom option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Macro and close-ups — 2x magnification.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Manual focus only — no autofocus.
100mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
600g
Weight
67mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 100mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 10 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 24° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | No |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | − |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 23 cm |
| Max Magnification | 2x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $599 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 77mm |
| Length | 130mm |
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
