VenusLens is stepping up its game in the macro sector once again, presenting what it claims are the first cine-optimized lenses with a 2x magnification factor. The Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine covers a full-frame image circle, while the Laowa 65mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine is designed for Super35 sensors.
Color fringing or chromatic aberration is said to be minimized (apochromatic design). The gear rings on the focus and aperture rings are 0.8 standard. Both lenses can be used with 77mm diameter filters.
Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine (FF)
The 957g 100mm focal length consists of 12 elements in 10 groups. The minimum working distance is 8cm, and the minimum focus distance is 24.7cm. The continuously adjustable aperture is composed of 13 blades, and the focus rotation angle is 220°. This macro lens appears for Canon EF / Arri PL / Sony E / Canon R / Leica L and costs .

Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine (FF).
Laowa 65mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine (S35)
The 65mm macro lens, on the other hand, offers a minimum working distance of 7cm or a closest focusing distance of 17cm. Here, the aperture consists of 9 blades, and the focus rotation angle is 249°. The optical construction includes 14 elements in 10 groups, the weight is 550g. Sony E- / Fujifilm X- / Canon RF- as well as Nikon Z-mounts are operated, cost: .

Laowa 65mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine (S35)