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Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro Lens Promises Unparalleled Versatility

Control every perspective and line.
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The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro lens is available now for $1,249. The lens is available in E, Z, RF, and L-Mount for full-frame cameras, and in GF and XCD for medium-format cameras.


Πολυ πολυ ενδιαφερον φακος ο πρωτος της κατηγοριας αυτης που (tilt/swift) που ειχε αρχισει να ξεχνιεται που εγινε ομως και μακρο εστω και 0.5x



Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro - LAOWA Camera Lenses

Specification Name Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro Format Full Frame Focal Length 35mm Aperture Range F2.8-22 Angle of View 87.5° Tilt ±10° Shift ±12mm Mount Rotation 360° Magnification 0.5x In-focus driving mode Manual Focus Lens Structure 14 elements in 12 groups Aperture Blades...
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Laowa 180mm F4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Review
Dustin Abbott

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Laowa AF 180mm F4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares an in-depth review of the Laowa 180mm F4.5 Ultra Macro 1.5x APO lens for full frame mirrorless
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Strengths:

  • Versatile focus mechanism allowing both autofocus and manual for precision work.
  • Apochromatic design ensures high-quality images with minimal distortions and aberrations.
  • Longer focal length provides a greater working distance, ideal for certain subjects.
  • Reasonably priced under $500, offering solid value for quality optics.
Weaknesses:

  • Autofocus isn’t as fast or reliable, especially in macro range.
  • Sharpness at macro distances could be improved compared to competitors.
  • Lack of lens stabilization may be challenging for handheld macro photography.
  • Flare resistance is not great, potentially affecting image quality in strong light situations.


Pros:​

  • Unique manual focus/autofocus hybrid approach
  • Love Laowa’s new design language
  • Manual focus ring is great
  • 1.5x macro
  • Solid autofocus performance
  • Low distortion
  • Low vignette
  • Weather sealing gasket
  • Consistent sharpness across the frame
  • Longer focal length than most competing macro lenses
  • Low fringing
  • Nice bokeh
  • Great colors
  • Very competitive price

Cons:​

  • Could be sharper at macro distances
  • Flare prone
  • Autofocus speed isn’t snappy
 
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Laowa AF 200mm F2 Review | A Budget Super-Telephoto?​

Dustin Abbott

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Laowa AF 200mm F2 C-Dreamer Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares an in-depth review of the Laowa AF 200mm F2 C-Dreamer telephoto lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF
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Strengths:
  • Aggressive $1999 pricing makes a rare 200mm F2 formula far more accessible than competitors or legacy options.
  • Innovative rotating rear filter holder (43mm) with affordable filter bundle option, solving the challenge of expensive 105mm front filters.
  • Solid build with weather sealing, removable Arca-compatible tripod foot, multiple function buttons, and premium feel.
  • Excellent correction of distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberrations; beautiful, smooth bokeh and color rendering.
  • Reliable autofocus for portraits, events, and general stills, with quiet operation and good eye-detection performance.
Weaknesses:
  • Noticeably lower contrast and “hazy” appearance at F2, requiring F2.8 for crisp, high-contrast results—undermining the main appeal of an F2 prime.
  • Autofocus speed (likely STM-based) is adequate but not fast enough for sports or fast action; slower and less confident in video.
  • Only nine straight aperture blades produce nonagonal bokeh when stopped down and some cat-eye effect wide open. Pronounced focus breathing and minor ergonomic issues (low-profile aperture ring, interfering tripod collar knob).
  • Heavy (nearly 2kg with hood) and large, with no optical stabilization and limited close-focus capability (0.15x magnification).



Pros:​



  • Beautiful built lens
  • Good feature set
  • Love the rear, rotating filter hold
  • Includes weather sealing
  • STM motor delivers fairly quick and accurate focus
  • Good contrast across the frame by F2.8
  • Little distortion
  • Low vignette
  • Solid control of fringing
  • Colors look great
  • Nice bokeh
  • First sub-$2000 AF 200mm F2 lens
  • Good price to performance ratio

Cons:​

  • Need to shoot at F2.8 to get strong contrast
  • No lens-based stabilization
  • Laowa’s design language is polarizing
  • Some flare issues
  • Autofocus speed and accuracy not at a sports level
  • Corners need to be stopped down to F8 to be critically sharp
 
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