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Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO
82 PixelMeter Score 9 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Apochromatic design with minimal distortion and color fringing
  • Excellent sharpness and optical consistency
  • Solid metal build quality
  • Affordable pricing
  • Capable of 2:1 macro magnification
Cons Cons
  • Lacks electronic contacts, autofocus, and EXIF data transmission
  • Susceptible to lens flare
  • Significant focus breathing
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Suboptimal lens hood design

Launch price Launch price $499
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 58mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 18.5 cm (2x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual focus only
Weight & size Weight & size 595g (1 lb 5 oz) · 74 x 117 mm (2.91 x 4.61 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 22, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $499
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Macro
Lens line / series Lens line / series Laowa

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 11
Special elements Special elements 3 ED, 3 Ultra-High Refractive Index

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 58mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 13

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 40.9°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual focus only
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 18.5 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 2x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch No

Weight Weight 595g (1 lb 5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 74mm (2.91 in)
Length Length 117mm (4.61 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Barrel material Barrel material Metal
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood Petal-shaped, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported