Laowa 85mm f5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens - Sony E

The Laowa 85mm f5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO lens offers a maximum magnification of 2x, allowing for extremely detailed close-up photography.

This lens features manual focus only. You will need to adjust the focus ring by hand to achieve sharp focus.

The Apochromatic (APO) design significantly minimizes chromatic aberration (color fringing) at both in-focus and out-of-focus areas, resulting in sharper images with accurate colors, especially at high magnifications.

Yes, the 85mm focal length and its ability to focus from infinity to macro make it a versatile lens suitable for portrait photography, offering a flattering perspective and good subject isolation.

The lens has a filter thread size of 46mm.

The lens is very lightweight. For the Sony FE mount, it weighs approximately 291g.

No, the lens features an internal focusing system, meaning its physical length does not change when focusing.

Ensure you are using the correct lens mount variant for your camera (e.g., Sony FE mount for Sony E-mount cameras). Check for any obstructions on the camera mount or lens mount. Make sure the lens is aligned correctly with the mounting index and rotated fully clockwise until it locks.

Confirm that the camera is set to manual focus mode. Carefully adjust the focus ring until the subject appears sharp in the viewfinder or on the live view screen. Use the camera's focus peaking or magnification features if available for critical focusing.

While the APO design minimizes this, extreme conditions can still show slight fringing. Ensure you are using the lens at appropriate apertures. Most chromatic aberration can be corrected easily in post-processing software.

Re-mount the lens, ensuring it clicks securely into place. Check the lens mount and camera body for any signs of damage or wear that might affect the connection.