Venus Laowa MiniFF II 85mm f/5.6 Macro 2:1 : Specifications and Opinions

Venus Laowa MiniFF II 85mm f/5.6 Macro 2:1, front

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The Venus Laowa MiniFF II 85mm f/5.6 Macro 2:1 is a macro lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2021. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 512 €;

5 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon RF: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Canon RF.

Nikon Z: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Nikon Z.

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sony.

Leica M: this lens is compatible with mirrorless (rangefinder) Leica M.

Specifications
Focal lenght	85 mm
Angle of view	28.5°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/5.6
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	13 elements in 9 groups
Min. focus distance	0.16 meters
Reproduction ratio	2.00x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	46 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	252 g
Dimensions	53 x 78 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Antonio.bartalozzi

sent on 22 Maggio 2023

Pros: Magnification factor, lightness, sharpness, usability

Cons: Anonymous lens cap and hood not easy to mount

Opinion: I bought this lens because I was looking for something specific for macro photography with a very high magnification factor. Being used to other completely manual optics I had no difficulty in its use. I had documented myself with reviews and opinions online and I must say that I am absolutely satisfied. Its quality is really good, the sharpness is very good, the distortion is almost absent. With the x2 magnification factor, completely new creative worlds open up. If I really have to find moles I must say that given its cost a custom lens cover would have been welcome, but Laowa on this has not worked at all. The hood doesn't lock with a shot like the other lenses I own, so it's a bit difficult to mount. Despite this, he is for me promoted with flying colors.

Rm549

sent on 27 Gennaio 2022

Pros: Weight, sharpness, 2:1 magnification.

Cons: Non-tropicalized, flaring with flash.

Opinion: Excellent lens for those who know macro. the aperture starts at f5.6 and in my opinion it was a very smart choice by laowa since very few people photograph macro at 2.8. If it does, then it is not at magnifications of 1:1 and higher, unless it does focus stacking. The only real flaw is that the lens is not tropicalized, and during a shipment to Amazonia I had problems with condensation in the part of the optics near the sensor. Another "problem", but solvable by angled the flash in a different way, is the flaring.

user230080

sent on 19 Gennaio 2022

Pros: High detail. Small and light. Quite neutral color. Metal body and hood suggest good durability.

Cons: Really bad to see. The diaphragm ring is in an unusual position, has no sharp shots and only shows some values in graphics. The MF bezel for me is a bit short/direct. The hood hooks up with a little effort. It starts from a 5.6 aperture (but I think they are almost always used with a very closed aperture in macro). Slight TA diffraction.

Opinion: The first thing you notice, looking at it, is the strangeness of the length/diameter ratio. Mounted is simply ugly but, of course, this is not the most important feature for our glass. The diaphragm ring is placed at the top (where there is usually the MF) and does not indicate in graphics all the openings but only a few, although the clicks confirm the usual jumps. I would have liked a step for the longer fire ring (to better explain, let's say a demultiplication of the ring pitch). The hood is metallic. I had a hard time putting it in. Once hooked it remains firm. I took the first test shots on a mini-table bench that I prepared with a "third coat" as a welder. Machine on gorilla-pod, subject stopped by pliers and LED panel to illuminate. Given the first impact not really comforting, I expected a disappointing result. Instead, it was mind-blowing. I observed the RAW with C1 enlarging even beyond common sense and noticed a constant and excellent detail, even towards the edges (Sony A7R3, aperture between 11 and 22, ISO 100). I did not see vignetting (it starts from a 5.6 aperture and I did not expect it) or obvious aberrations. With the care of putting the machine in axis, and perhaps also thanks to its focal length, I did not see distortion or it was not quite evident. On the validity of the 2:1 ratio I do not have sufficient competence to express myself. I liked the size of the subject in the frame. In short, I believe this lens is an ugly duckling. So, in the right hands, potentially destined to become a beautiful swan.

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Venus Laowa MiniFF II 85mm f/5.6 Macro 2:1 : Specifications and Opinions

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