Venus Optics releases 2 new cine macro lenses

The new Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine and 100mm T2.9 2X Ultra Macro APO Cine lenses. (Source: Venus Optics.)

The new Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine lens is available in Fujifilm X, Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon EF-M cropped-sensor (Super 35) cameras and is the first of its type with a 17 cm minimum focusing distance. The Laowa 100mm T2.9 2X Ultra Macro APO Cine lens is designed for ‘full-frame cameras and compatible with Arri PL, Sony E, Canon EF, Canon RF and L mounts. Both lenses feature fast maximum apertures and apochromatic designed to minimise chromatic aberrations. They are also good for low light use. Designed for professional use, the focusing ring and the stepless aperture ring are equipped with industrial standard 0.8 mod gear. Both lenses have 77mm filter threads so cinematographers can choose between screw-in filters and using matte boxes. The table below compares the two lenses.

	Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine	Laowa 100mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine
Focal Length	65mm	100mm
Angle of View	24.4 degrees	26.1 degrees
T Stop Range	T2.9-22
Format Compatibility	Super 35	Full Frame
Lens Structure	14 elements in 10 groups	12 elements in 10 groups
Aperture Blades	9	13
Min. Focus	17 cm	24.7 cm
Focus Throw	249 degrees	220 degrees
Filter Thread	77 mm	77 mm
Dimensions	84.8 x 103 mm	85.6 x 139 mm
Weight	550 grams	957 grams
Mounts	Canon EF-M / Fujifilm X/ Sony E/ Nikon Z	Arri PL / Sony E / Canon EF / Canon R / L mount
RRP	US$599	US$999
Product page	https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-65mm-t2-9-2x-macro-apo-cine/	https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-100mm-t2-9-2x-macro-apo-cine/