Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro - Pentax K

The Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro for Pentax K-mount is a highly specialized, all-manual optic that bridges the gap between extreme microscopic imaging and standard portraiture. It is one of the few lenses on the market capable of achieving 2:1 magnification (twice life-size) while still retaining the ability to focus to infinity—all without the need for extension tubes or adapters. This makes it an ideal "field-to-studio" tool for Pentax photographers who want to switch rapidly from an insect’s eye to a landscape shot.

Optimized for APS-C sensors, where it provides a versatile 90mm equivalent focal length, this lens feels perfectly balanced on Pentax K-series bodies. Its sophisticated optical design, featuring a 14-blade rounded diaphragm, ensures that out-of-focus areas melt away into a smooth, creamy bokeh, making it just as capable for artistic portraiture as it is for scientific macro documentation.

Product Features in Detail

True Macro-to-Infinity Power
Unlike most "macro" lenses that are strictly tuned for close-ups, the Laowa 60mm maintains high clarity and color accuracy from its minimum focus distance all the way to infinity. This allows you to carry one lens for both extreme detail shots and general photography.

Greater-Than-Life-Size (2:1)
Standard macro lenses usually stop at 1:1. By reaching 2:1, this lens fills your sensor with subjects as small as 12mm wide, revealing hidden textures and patterns that are completely invisible to the human eye.

Distortion-Free Optical Design
Macro lenses often suffer from "barrel distortion," but Laowa’s use of two moving lens groups ensures your images remain geometrically accurate. This is critical for botanical work or product photography where straight lines must stay straight.

Cinematic 14-Blade Bokeh
The 14-blade diaphragm is a standout feature for Pentax users who value "bokeh character." It produces some of the most circular and smooth out-of-focus rendering available, making subjects in selective-focus shots truly pop from their backgrounds.

Tactile Manual Workflow
This lens is fully manual, requiring physical aperture selection and focus. For the macro enthusiast, this is often preferred; the long-throw focus ring allows for the surgical precision needed when your depth of field is only a fraction of a millimeter at 2:1 magnification.

Full Field Kit Included
Recognizing that macro photographers often work in dust-prone, outdoor environments, Laowa includes a 62mm UV filter and a protective filter pouch directly in the box to help keep your front element clean and safe.