The Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a Laowa 50mm macro prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2020. It offers 2:1 magnification at 100mm equivalent, with APO design for high-contrast rendering.
Best for: Extreme macro and close-up photography
Pros
- 2:1 magnification ratio for extreme close-ups
- APO design for reduced chromatic aberration
- Budget-friendly for a macro lens
Cons
- Manual focus only
- No OIS or weather sealing
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | Laowa |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2020-08 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| FF equivalent | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | |
| Elements / Groups | / |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | No (manual only) |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.1m |
| Max magnification | 2x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 49mm |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $399 USD |