The Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO - MFT lens is a manual-focus prime lens that offers a 5.3" minimum focusing distance and a 2:1 maximum magnification ratio. It has an aperture range of f/2.8 to f/22, and it features three extra-low dispersion elements to improve sharpness and color correction.

The macro lens has a CPU contacts transfer Exif data and is compatible with the Micro Four Thirds system. The design includes seven-blade diaphragm, which produces circular out-of-focus highlights when stopped down.

Product Features in Detail

LAOWA 50mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO

The Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is the first lens with 2:1 maximum magnification being optimised for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras. It equips with an apochromatic (APO) design in which the chromatic aberration is eliminated. The built-in chip and motor allows aperture to be adjusted via the camera body. The compactness and lightweight also make this an ideal choice for macro and outdoor photography.

World’s first lens with 2:1 magnification ＆ APO design for M4/3 cameras

Maximum 2x Magnification

Unlike most of the MFT macro lenses in the market which can focus only up to 1X, the new Laowa 50mm macro lens offers a 2X maximum magnification ratio along with a minimum focusing distance of 5.3” (13.5cm). It is the first lens ever designed with a 2X magnification for MFT cameras.

Photographers can take advantage of the extended magnification range to tackle all kinds of photography scenarios. The lens can focus to infinity and serve as an excellent portrait lens with its 100mm equivalent field of view on 35mm sensors.

Automatic Aperture

Being equipped with a CPU chip and motor, the aperture can be adjusted via the camera body. The focus magnifier would automatically be enabled, when rotating the focus ring, for easier focus control. The lens data can also be recorded on EXIF.

Apochromatic optical (APO) design

An apochromatic (APO) design has been adopted and therefore the chromatic aberration at both in-focus and out-of-focus areas are controlled to the minimal in its class. It greatly improves the sharpness, clarity and colour accuracy of photos.

Compact & Light

The 50mm lens is extremely compact and light in weight. It measures 3.1” (79mm) long and weighs only around 8.4oz (240g). It would be the perfect set up for outdoor shooting.

Optimised for Micro Four Thirds cameras

With the success of the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra macro APO launched earlier for APS-C cameras, the new 50mm lens is specially developed for MFT mirrorless camera users and it can be used on MFT cameras from Panasonic, Olympus, BMPCC 4K, etc.

Specification

WEIGHT	.170 kg
DIMENSIONS	5 × 5.5 cm
NAME	9.5mm f/2.8
FOCAL LENGTH	9.5mm
MAX. APERTURE	f/2.8
ANGLE OF VIEW	113°
FORMAT COMPATIBILITY	APS-C
LENS STRUCTURE	15 elements in 10 groups
	2 Aspherical 3 Extra Low Dispersion
APERTURE BLADES	7
MIN. FOCUSING DISTANCE	12cm
MAX. MAGNIFICATION	0.13x
FILTER THREAD	49mm
MOUNTS	MicroFourThirds

Warranty

This product comes with 12 Months Australian Manufacturer Warranty. Our products are sourced from authorised Australian suppliers and therefore come with genuine Australian warranty. Camera Warehouse does not participate in 'Grey Market' or 'Parallel Import' activities.

In The Box

Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO - MFT Lens

Front Lens Cap

Rear Lens Cap

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Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO - MFT Lens