Laowa 50mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro Lens - Laowa

2x magnification means that the subject will be projected onto the camera's sensor at twice its actual size. For example, a 1cm insect would appear 2cm long on the sensor.

While it has a 50mm focal length (equivalent to 100mm on MFT), its primary design is for macro. Its manual focus and macro capabilities make it less ideal for fast-moving subjects or general wide-angle shots compared to standard zoom lenses.

The closest focusing distance is 0.135 meters (13.5 cm) from the sensor plane to the subject, allowing for significant magnification.

No, this is a manual focus lens. You will need to adjust the focus ring by hand to achieve sharp images.

The lens uses a 49mm filter size.

The Apochromatic (APO) design significantly reduces chromatic aberrations (color fringing) in both in-focus and out-of-focus areas, leading to sharper images with better color accuracy.

No, this lens is specifically designed for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera bodies and will not mount or function correctly on full-frame cameras.

Ensure you are using manual focus and have carefully adjusted the focus ring. Verify that the subject is within the lens's focusing range. For critical focus, use your camera's focus magnifier function.

While the APO design minimizes this, extreme lighting or subject contrast can still show some fringing. Ensure the lens is clean. If persistent, use lens correction tools in post-processing software.

Confirm that the lens is fully attached to the camera body and that the CPU contacts are clean. Check your camera's settings to ensure it supports electronic aperture control with third-party lenses.

Ensure the CPU chip on the lens is clean and making proper contact with the camera body. Check your camera's firmware and settings for EXIF recording.