Venus Optics has introduced the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro lens, a game-changing tool for photographers seeking precision in macro, product, and architectural photography. Officially announced on 17th December 2024, this lens combines ±10° tilt, ±12mm shift, and a true 1:1 magnification, giving professionals exceptional control over focus and perspective.
With its 100mm focal length and f/2.8 aperture, the Laowa 100mm lens excels in creating beautiful subject isolation and bokeh, making it perfect for detailed macro work, product photography, and portraits. It offers a minimum focusing distance of 32 cm, enabling photographers to get incredibly close to subjects while maintaining razor-sharp clarity.
The tilt functionality allows users to manipulate the plane of focus, enabling creative effects such as selective focus and miniature photography, or to achieve an extended depth of field without heavily stopping down the aperture. For photographers working with architectural or product photography, the shift function corrects perspective distortions, ensuring clean, straight lines in every frame.
Key Features of the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro:
- Tilt: ±10° for enhanced focus plane control
- Shift: ±12mm for perspective correction
- 1:1 magnification: True life-sized macro photography
- Fast f/2.8 aperture: Superior low-light performance
- Optical design: 13 elements in 10 groups for exceptional image quality
Engineered for maximum flexibility, the Laowa 100mm includes a 360° mount rotation and a 90° tilt rotation, with 15° click stops for precise adjustments. The lens also features a 77mm filter thread and comes with a detachable Arca-Swiss compatible lens support for added stability.
Price and Availability:
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro lens is now available for $1,249 (USD) across multiple mounts, including Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, and Fujifilm GFX.
For product details, sample images, and availability, visit the Venus Optics website.