Get close-up, richly detailed images with your cine-style camera and the Canon EF-mount Venus Optics 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Cine Lens Canon EFfrom Laowa. This macro lens covers up to full-frame image sensors and features 2:1 magnification, a close focus of 9.7", and a minimum working distance of 2.8". A fast T2.9 aperture enables shallow depth-of-field looks, and a 13-blade iris produces soft, round bokeh.

Two apochromatic and two ELD (extra-low dispersion) elements reduce chromatic aberration and distortion, producing optimal imaging across the entire frame. The cine-style lens housing has 0.8 MOD gearing, a front 77mm filter thread gear, and focus marks in both feet and meters. This 100mm macro comes with a hard-shell case.

100mm T2.9 Macro Cinema Lens    Full-Frame Coverage, 2x Magnification    9.7" Close Focus, 2.8" Minimum Distance    13-Blade Iris for Smooth, Round Bokeh    2 x ELD & 2 x Apochromatic Elements    0.8 MOD Focus & Iris Gearing    77mm Filter Thread, Cine-Style Housing    Canon EF Mount

Provides up to 2x macro coverage for full-frame sensor cameras at a 2.8" minimum working distance

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Has Laowa solved the grease problem on the elements tracks (saw 2 reviews here and 1 review elsewhere mentioning the problem as a critical)?

A: It is our understanding that the current stock we have for this lens does not exhibit any issues.

Q: 2. Is this lens only manual focus, or is it also autofocus?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 65mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Super35 Cine Lens is a totally manual lens. Focus is manual.

Q: 3. What’s the size of the image circle?

A: The Venus Optics 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens (Canon EF) is designed to cover full frame 36x24mm sensors

Q: 4. does it focus to infinity? And will it work with an R5?

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 65mm T2.9 2x Macro APO Super35 Cine Lens (Canon RF) has an infinity focus lens setting. Also, to use the Venus Optics Laowa 65mm lens with your Canon R5 you will need to switch to S35 cropped sensor mode since this lens is not a full frame lens.

Q: 5. Does it come with a hood its not mentioned in the “In the Box”? And if not can one be purchased?

A: Yes, this lens comes with a hood.

Q: 6. Is the leaking grease at hot temperature an occasional defect or a critical design flaw in every lens?

A: The grease is coming from the aperture blades common issue when lens are being made and to much is applied. I would suggest having lens sent into manufacture for servicing to much grease in hot working temps can cause issues when it comes to dirt and dust.

Q: 7. Hi! Aside from the cine gears, what's the difference between this lens and the laowa 100mm f2.8?

A: What sets the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens (Sony E) apart from the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E is that the housing is much more durable with a front mount designed for clamp on matte boxes, the aperture is declicked and measured in T-stops rather than F-stops for the most accurate representation of the light transference of the lens and the filter size on the front is 77mm rather than 67mm.

Q: 8. What is the front diameter for matte box attachment?

A: The front diameter of the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens is 80mm.

Q: 9. Will this work on a Sony a7siii? Or will I need some sort of adapter

A: The Canon RF mount version of the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens will only mount on a canon system, you have to go with the Sony E mount version made for full frame cameras.

Q: 10. Is this compatible with sony a7riii

A: Yes this lens is compatible with the A7R III.