Venus Optics Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens was just officially announced. It is the first lens with 2:1 maximum magnification for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras, featuring an apochromatic (APO) design , the built-in chip and motor and the compactness and lightweight also making it as an ideal choice for macro and outdoor photography. This new lens costs $399, available for pre-order at B&H.
Below are the detailed specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | FourThirds | |
| Focal length | 50 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 14 | |
| Groups | 10 | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.14 m (5.51″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 2× | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 240 g (0.53 lb) | |
| Diameter | 54 mm (2.13″) | |
| Length | 79 mm (3.11″) | |
| Filter thread | 49 mm | |