Laowa's manual focus 2:1 macro — twice life-size without accessories — with APO correction for zero CA.
The Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (2022) achieves 2:1 magnification natively — twice life-size without extension tubes or teleconverters. APO correction eliminates chromatic aberration at all magnifications. Available in Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony FE, and L-Mount.
Outstanding sharpness at all magnifications from 1:1 to 2:1. APO design corrects colour fringing that plagues most macro lenses at high magnification. Also focuses to infinity, working as a portrait lens. 350g — lightweight for a 2:1 macro.
Canon RF mount version. 49mm filter thread — compact. Manual focus only — no electronic aperture on some mounts. Infinity focus capability. Internal focus design. No weather sealing.
Growing used availability. Nothing to go wrong mechanically — all manual. Test focus ring for smooth damping. The 2:1 magnification requires practice — working distance is short at maximum magnification. Outstanding for insects, product photography, and scientific imaging.