After the successful launch of the Laowa 60mm f/ 2.8 2:1 Macro, the Laowa 100mm f/ 2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Sony FE has been introduced as the second addition to the Laowa 2:1 macro line-up. This innovative lens is designed to cover a full-frame sensor and offers a focus range from 2:1 magnification to infinity. The 100mm focal length is a preferred choice among macro photographers, and this lens takes it a step further by offering a magnification ratio beyond the standard 1:1 found in most macro lenses. This expanded range allows photographers to capture even the smallest subjects with ease, making the Laowa 100mm 2:1 Macro lens a versatile tool for macro photography.
Despite its wider magnification range, the lens maintains a compact size, comparable to other 1:1 macro lenses on the market. It also boasts an apochromatic (APO) characteristic, ensuring chromatic aberration is virtually undetectable. Chromatic aberration, a common issue in lens design, can often degrade image quality. However, the Laowa 100mm lens excels in suppressing chromatic aberration, both in the "in-focus" and "out-of-focus" areas, ensuring your subjects are free from unwanted color fringing. In addition to its macro capabilities, the Laowa 100mm f/ 2.8 lens doubles as an excellent portrait lens when focused to infinity.
Its 12 elements in 10 groups optics design delivers crystal-clear sharpness at both macro and infinity distances. The bright f/ 2.8 aperture and circular design create a beautifully diffused bokeh effect, separating your subject from the background. The lens features an internal focusing structure that remains static when the focus is adjusted, and a multilayer coating to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast. The Canon version of the Laowa 100mm f/ 2.8 2:1 Macro lens is equipped with a CPU chip and aperture motor, allowing photographers to control the aperture and exposure directly through the camera and record EXIF data into the photos.
A focus indicator is also displayed in the camera to assist with focusing. This bundle also includes the Hoya 67mm Digital Filter Kit II, a Laowa Tripod Collar, lens cleaner, cleaning kit, and a microfiber cloth, providing you with all the essentials for maintaining and enhancing your photography experience.