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Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro
87 PixelMeter Score 5 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Brilliant optical performance with high sharpness, contrast, and color accuracy
  • Robust, all-metal build quality with well-engineered mechanical controls
  • Lack of distortion, fringing, and vignetting
  • Versatile 1:1 macro capability and tilt-shift functionality
  • Broad compatibility across various lens mounts, including medium format
Cons Cons
  • Heavy and large physical design
  • Complex ergonomics and difficult knob accessibility
  • Fully manual operation with no electronic camera communication
  • Flawed tripod collar and lack of Arca-Swiss compatibility
  • Lack of weather sealing

Launch price Launch price $1,249
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 55mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm G · Full-Frame
Close focus Close focus 27 cm (1x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weight & size Weight & size 1345g (2 lb 15.4 oz) · 85 x 162 mm (3.35 x 6.38 in)

Announcement date Announcement date December 17, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,249
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm G
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Tilt-shift

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 55mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 15

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 62.7°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 27 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 1x

Weight Weight 1345g (2 lb 15.4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 85mm (3.35 in)
Length Length 162mm (6.38 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None