[T22] I own the canon 100mm macro lens, which is great, however I was getting frustrated not being able to get as close as I wanted to certain subjects or details. When I learned about Laowa 100mm 2:1 lens, it really only took a month for me to decide I needed to give it a shot (haha get the pun?). There was a slight learning curve going back to a fully manual lens, but let's be honest, you really should take time to practice and learn any new lens you purchase. In no time I was loving the unique images from this lens paired with my Canon R6.

[T22] I am new to Venus Optics. This was, in fact, the first non Nikon F-mount lens I have ever purchased. Out of the box the build quality is impressive, far exceeding expectations at this price point. In the short time that I have owned, this lens has proven to be very capable, is easy to focus and extremely sharp. I highly recommend exploring the secret lives of little garden creatures with the Laowa 100mm.

[T2.9] For the money this lens is pure gold. Full manual mode so you must have a basic knowledge of photography. Not weatherproof so be careful. I've seen a lot of reviews bashing this lens but I feel as if those reviews are from inexperienced photographers. If you're looking for a great Macro lens at a smaller price tag this is the ONE. Add a flash and a diffuser and BAM you will create some jaw dropping images.

[ARRI PL] Really loving this lens particularly the lightweight. Have used Angenieux and Fuji lenses on a few features, and this lens cut right in with them. It's fast and lightweight and build quality is good as well. Definitely recommended.

[Full Frame] This lens is everything Laowa promises it to be. Please see the picture I have uploaded so see how sharp this lens is while rendering saturated colors. Yes, it is a manual lens and it requires a tripod to achieve best results, but this lens is also excellent for subjects other than macro photography. Congrats Laowa! I can highly recommend this lens with confidence.

[77 mm] Definitely worth the purchase, sharp and quality footage, and the 2x macro is perfect to dive in to another world of tiny things.

[ARRI PL] The Laowa 100mm, combined with the Sony A7IV, represents a great macro solution. This lens is built like a tank. The ability to zoom in at 2:1 offers an advantage over most other macro lens offerings. I found the Laowa to be incredibly sharp from f/2.8 - f/11. Even at f/16, diffraction barely impacts photo quality.
The Focus Peaking and Zoom features on the Sony A7IV work well with the Laowa to ensure your subject is in focus.
Macro photography with a manual-focus lens such as the Laowa does require some patience and practice, however, so expect to spend some time refining your technique.
The only improvements I would suggest would be: 1. A slightly firmer clicking mechanism for the aperture ring and, 2. Changing the gear ratio of the manual focus ring to provide more incremental adjustments.

[Full Frame] I bought this to get my feet wet in macro photography and didn't have the highest expectations because of the price point. I was also concerned about the manual focusing. I put it on the camera and was instantly blown away. It's incredibly sharp so focussing isn't an issue except on the tightest macros, which is more about me holding still enough with the tiny depth of field. I discovered that I prefer manual focus for macro work. Another big plus is the boceh...gorgeous - see attached. While it is a beautiful lens for portraits, I may not use it just because of the manual focus. The Canon R5's eye tracking makes me a better photographer than I could ever be full manual.

[100mm] After shooting with Canon L and Sony macro lenses I wasn't expecting much from this lower priced lens. I've been impressed and the 2x aspect is very beneficial at times. If you don't need AF this is a strong consideration.

[ARRI PL] I have been looking for a macro lens that I could use for other than macro photography and the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens fits that bill perfectly. Again B&H photo had the best lens I could have imagined at the right price. As a 100mm lens it is sharp and easy to use and as a macro it is unsurpassed. My use of this great lens has been limited as I was sidelined with serious heart surgery that i still am recovering but I did get to use it enough to know that I have exactly what I want thanks to Venus Optics and B&H photo.