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Laowa 60mm F2.8 2x Lens Ultra-Macro lens

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Laowa 60mm F2.8 2x Lens Ultra-Macro lens

Name: Laowa 60mm F2.8 2x Lens Ultra-Macro lens
Brand: Laowa
SKU: 0687927782464
Price: 409.0 GBP
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LaowaSKU: 0687927782464

Mount: Canon EF

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Laowa 60mm F2.8 2x Lens Ultra-Macro lens

World’s First 2:1 Macro Lens with infinity focus
Featuring a magnification range from 0.1x to 2x, this lens is ideally suited for rapidly changing macro photography scenarios without using any extension tube. The wide magnification range is very useful for shooting macro objects (e.g. insects) of different sizes. The lens is also designed for normal shooting purposes with a 60mm focal length, providing an all-in-one solution for normal portrait shooting as well as ultra-macro photography.

The versatile design offered by this manual focus, manual aperture lens lets you work with close-up subjects and then quickly switch to portraits or distant subjects without attaching extension tubes. Ideally suited for rapidly changing shooting situations. Unlike other macro lenses that focus to 1:1, the LAOWA 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro can produce images from infinity to 2 times lifesize!

Also designed for normal shooting purposes with a 60mm focal length. An all-in-one solution for ultra sharp portraits to ultra-macro closeups.

This patented optical powerhouse has 9 elements in 7 groups to provide impressive image quality and colour accuracy. The optical system consists of 2 major moving lens groups in order to control barrel distortion. This lens design utilizes the lens barrel to shade the front lens element when focusing on distant subjects. Fourteen aperture blades form a close-to-circular aperture, capable of creating a creamy shallow depth of field.

The lens barrel is made of metal for maximum strength and durability. A complimentary lens pouch and filter are included in the package. Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony Alpha and Pentax K mounts are available. While it is designed for use in APS-C formats, this lens can also be used with Full Frame cameras. Note: on Full Frame cameras there will be slight vignetting while shooting at infinity. For Macro shooting, there is no vignetting.


Focal Length	60mm
Max. Aperture	f/2.8
Angle of View	25.3°
Format Compatibility	APS-C Full Frame (Macro only)
Lens Structure	9 elements in 7 groups
Aperture Blades	14
Min. Focusing Distance	18.5cm
Max. Magnification	2:1
Filter Thread	62mm
Dimensions	95 x 70 mm
Weight	503g
Mounts	Canon / Nikon / Sony A / Pentax K / Sony E

Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.