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World's First Wide-Angle Macro Lens
Laowa launches world's first full-frame 35mm macro lens with 1:1 magnification and wide-angle perspective.
In brief
Laowa launches world's first full-frame 35mm macro lens with 1:1 magnification and wide-angle perspective. Laowa's new 35mm f/2.8 1x Macro Apo lens offers true 1:1 magnification with environmental context for macro photography. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
World's First Wide-Angle Macro Lens
Laowa has announced the world's first full-frame AF 35mm lens with true 1:1 magnification for life-size environmental close-ups.
“the world's first full-frame AF 35mm lens with true 1:1 magnification”
Unique 1:1 Magnification
Unlike traditional macro optics, this lens provides 1:1 reproduction ratio with wide-angle perspective and fast f/2.8 aperture.
“1:1 reproduction ratio with wide-angle perspective”
Autofocus Options
The lens offers autofocus on Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF mounts, but manual focus only on Canon RF and L-Mount systems.
“autofocus on Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF mounts”
Dual-Mode Hybrid Focusing
Standard Autofocus covers infinity to 0.5m for everyday shooting, while Macro Focus Assistance handles 0.5m to 1:1 with tactile precision.
“Standard Autofocus covers infinity to 0.5m for everyday shooting”
Apochromatic Design
The lens features apochromatic optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations in both in-focus and out-of-focus areas.
“virtually eliminates both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberrations”
Technical Specifications
The lens has 13 elements in 10 groups, minimum focus distance of 180mm, and minimum working distance of 48.6mm.
“13 elements in 10 groups”
Pricing and Availability
Available now at $449 (339 pounds / 645 Australian dollars) with weather-sealed construction for outdoor use.
“$449 (339 pounds / 645 Australian dollars)”
What it means
Laowa's new 35mm f/2.8 1x Macro Apo lens offers true 1:1 magnification with environmental context for macro photography.
