Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Macro Lens Review + Sample Photos

This lens is available for Fujifilm X, Sony E-mount and for Canon EOS M mount. More info and buy it at Venus Optics website: bit.ly/mwlaowa65 (I always buy Laowa lenses from their website - fast and free shipping worldwide)
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[@MicaelWidell]

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[@brucekraft744]

Yours was the first review I looked for when I heard of this lens. Now I can't wait to get one on my Fuji X-H1. Thanks for your insights!

[@donho6523]

Adding this lens to my wish list for sure! Thanks for the excellent review. P.S. I love your high tech flash diffuser!

[@amounifnd]

Truly excellent review and thank you. Will definitely get this lens.

[@hjones451]

I took my first photo of a moth 3 days ago (the first click with the 65mm laowa on the a6000) - Amazingly it appears on Flickr's Explore today. Thanks Micael, the lens is fantastic - I just need the butterflies to stay still

[@jambob169]

Certainly looks like a great lens! Thanks for the review. One thing to note - another reason to want an autofocus lens isn't necessarily for the initial focus, but for focus stacking. Many newer cameras have a setting for automatically adjusting the focus and taking a batch of shots which can be stacked in post.

[@aritramondal3075]

The way you are using your flash is cool

[@klemenswolf7552]

Hi Micael! First of all thank you for your videos! I really do enjoy the simple, calm and still very profesional way of your videos! Nearly bought a Sony 90mm for my Sony alpha 6500. Thought this might be the best solution for both worlds! Portrait & Macro, but the size and weight is not very convenient. Also the price is very high and I own a 85mm 1.8. So, after watching your and some other reviews, i ordered the Venus 65mm! The size factor, weight, the 2time magnification and the price is unbeatable, I think! I´m very looking forward to this lens! Thanks again for all your work!!! Keep creating!

[@MicaelWidell]

I think you made a great purchase. This lens is incredible value for money.

[@SteveSSBB]

Great video as always and Interesting diffuser too. Would love to see a video from you on diffusion methods.

[@MicaelWidell]

Yeah I would love to dive deeper into that, will probably make some videos about it in the coming weeks.

[@wolfpack9iloilo]

Thanks to you, I bought this lens with my X-Pro3. I'm learning a lot from your videos.

[@MicaelWidell]

Good choice!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Great review mate :)

[@thierrylerinckx1340]

Hi Micael, thank you for the review. I bought this lens on your recommendation to pair with my Sony A6400 almost a year ago now, and I am very very happy with it. I notice you don't use the lens hood. I agree it tends to project a shadow when used in macro with a flash/diffusor, especially at high magnification. I like your KZbin content on macro a lot, keep them coming!

[@MicaelWidell]

Thanks :) yes I seldom use lens hood because it is mostly in the way. I don’t recommend shooting macro in sunlight anyway, I always try to create some shade by blocking the sun

[@thierrylerinckx1340]

@@MicaelWidell I learned a lot watching your videos. Thanks, you are the best!

[@ishanr8697]

I have the 100mm 2x FE. it's a nice lens but this one is so much more compact! There are always trade-offs... I wish I could have that quality on full-frame with this size!

[@lmenzol]

This lens is next on my list

[@homecareful]

Wonderful clip on this amazing lens, Micael. I don't do much macro photography, but I enjoyed your review so much I subscribed.

[@MicaelWidell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MercedLCARS]

Excellent photos although the bubbles in the coffee was setting off my trypophobia hehe… the lens is great, i'm thinking of getting the 100mm Z mount version for Nikon. Good review bro :)

[@jasmijnariel]

The coffee bubbles are cool, gonna try that!!

[@LeeLong]

Wonderful video! I really liked the lens buying guide as well.

[@eustacevictor2177]

This company delivers I must say

[@paulstillwell]

Thanks for this!

[@MrAlibaba1981]

Hi Micael, thanks for the review! I do have a question that hopefully you can answer..... On the fuji xt3, its this lens able to take advantage of the focus peak feature? Many thanks, Alex

[@WaterlandFilms]

lovely!

[@whatever...4755]

bought it ✌️

[@johannestan6878]

Thanks Micael for this comprehensive review. What material is your flash diffuser made of? It does a pretty decent job!

[@MicaelWidell]

See the end of this video. It is just packing material: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHu0Z5Kaarx2rbs

[@sunmoongodess]

What macro lens would you recommend with autofocus? Great video definitely buying this lens!

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

Excellent video 😊!

[@minombre3676]

Thanks Mike, Greetings from Spain.

[@patricketp8356]

Ordered!

[@ceasarmercado6759]

Nice lens.. hope to get it.

[@newnastyn]

Hi Micael. I liked all these series you made about the laowa lenses. I even reached out to them with a specific question and some months ago they told me this lens was about to be released and maybe I should wait, which I did. However I am still on the fence and maybe you could help me decide. How does this lens compares to their 100mm, you also tested ? (I use Fuji but don't mind having and adapter.). I was mostly wondering about the working distance at max magnification, and of course output quality. Do you think they're otherwise equivalent or is one more useable (size, weight) ? I remember in your test you did prefer the 60 over the 100. Thanks.

[@mortenandersen6313]

I just want that!

[@anukasjac]

Me too! 😊

[@DeRose05]

That lens is sharp!

[@danielr9708]

@Mr Tech Got any proof? Lens sharpness is suggestive (to a degree) and I found it doubtful that you can make a conclusion between the two without a direct comparison.

[@danielr9708]

@Mr Tech What magnification are those other macros. DoF is shallower at 2x than at 1x. Again, sharpness is a difficult thing to judge without a direct comparison as there are several aspects that contribute to sharpness, like lighting.

[@colingentile]

Excellent ! I've got the Fuji XF60 (half)macro lens, I was wondering if it's better to buy an 11mm extension tube (Fuji/JJC/Meike) to work with, or sell my lens and get this one... Do you have some advice about this ? Thanks a LOT for your great videos, Micael.

[@bryanevans5398]

Fantastic review 🙃. Was curious what the light modifier you were using was?

[@MicaelWidell]

Check the end of this video: 7 Macro Photography Ideas to try at Home kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHu0Z5Kaarx2rbs

[@bryanevans5398]

@@MicaelWidell thanks 👍

[@raygeary1698]

Ordered for my fuji

[@ekkanofiqandriyana7325]

i enjoyed so much your old video review of 60mm one ,and this episode is presented even better with more information and more object do you take a request sir.? i wish a side by side test review of the old 60mm vs this newer 65mm adapted on MFT sensor BC i shoot MFT and i consider to buy a manual focusing macro lens and i see this lineup from laowa are so interesting *forgive me for my bad english

[@MicaelWidell]

I don't think the 65mm comes for MFT. But I heard that Venus Optics is working on a similar lens designed for MFT. Might be worth waiting for. Otherwise just buy the Olympus 60mm which is the best MFT macro lens at the moment.

[@Bonjour-World]

How does corner sharpness compare to center sharpness (in macros)?

[@juanber3gs]

Wooh, apparently you're the only one with this lens, is not yet on Amazon us. Or any other KZbin video. Do you know when it will hit the market. I'm definitely buying this lens, I have been waiting for this. By the way great video

[@MicaelWidell]

It is already for sale at Laowas website. Probably in other places soon.

[@SinaFarhat]

Jättebra att den fungerar också i infinit fokus! Det heter diffraction förresten.

[@zenaxproductions7927]

I think you mean diffraction, when you talk about the decrease in sharpness at f8 and upwards. I get why people mix it up though. English isn't my native language either. Great review. Can't wait to get one myself!

[@MicaelWidell]

correct :)

[@ChrisPBacon007]

I really like this lens but i have a full frame canon 5D mark IV camera. I guess my choice is the 60mm.

[@scottsworld]

great review - thanks! As there is no EXIF info, how do you keep a record of the settings you used for the various pics?

[@MicaelWidell]

This is the main annoyance - I don't get info about aperture or that I used this particular lens. But I have learned to live with it, the upsides with the lens weighs up for it.

[@CmlDexter]

I am torn between this or the 100mm. I currently have a a6400, but I'll likely get a full-frame e-mount in the future. Would you recommend for now 65mm or should I just shoot for 100mm? Keep in mind, this would be my only choice in terms of macro.

[@alinekalleicher9096]

Thank you for this review. I waited a long time for a lens like this one to use on my Fujifilm camera. The fujinon 60 mm macro is only 0,5 x and the 80 mm macro is too heavy in my opinion. Manual focussing is very easy with Fujifilm.

[@eagleeyephoto8715]

Fujifilm 80mm beat most of the macro lenses out there, has AF, stabilization, WR and can be paired with TC1.4 and MCEX macro rings. I use it on XH-1 and Xpro-2 and have no issues with a bit weight.

[@aloi]

@@eagleeyephoto8715 All those features are nice but aren't of any use if I decide not to bring it with me due to the size and weight. For those who shoot macro handheld the AF and OIS are a big deal though.

[@travellingeurope8770]

Hi Micael. Could you please tell me , is it better to set on the macro lens a polarizing filter or an UV filter? Thanks

[@meffmeffmeff]

Hey, another great lens-review and now definitely on my buy-list. I was wondering how you managed to shoot at a shutter speed of 1/200s since the a6000 (and up models) cap the shutter speed at 1/160s when a flash is attached/active. Keep up the great videos! (:

[@MicaelWidell]

I didn’t even know of that limitation. Probably because I used a cheap canon flash and a cheap adapter, so chances are the camera didn’t even know I used a flash 😂

[@Emos-Relaxing-Music]

I have the same camera and I use to have that problem until I discovered that you have to put the flash on synchronize mode, them you can shoot over the 1/160s

[@meffmeffmeff]

@@Emos-Relaxing-Music Thanks for the reply, as far as I know the MK300 only has three flash modes though - TTL, M and RPT. Every mode is capped at 1/160s. What flash are you using? If you don't mind.

[@Emos-Relaxing-Music]

​@@meffmeffmeff I didn't know what type of flash you use , I use the godox v350s for Sony

[@veronicafemina1742]

It will be fine to use on fx Sony A7RIV in APSC mode (26megapixels) or Sony A7RIII (18 megapixels)

[@sleekdigital]

Nice video Micael! Does the DÖRR diffuser not work well enough with this lens, or were you just trying something different here?

[@MicaelWidell]

Dörr works great as well. See my other videos featuring this lens.

[@cebro648]

Can it work on a sony a7r3 full-frame?

[@nzurdo91]

Hi Micael, First of all thanks for your awesome and honest videos, you do a really great job for those who want to start macro (or just keep improving). I’m a MFT user and this 65 mm. is what I’m looking for, but as you may have guessed Laowa doesn’t sell it for MFT, so my question are these: Would you recommend me to buy it with some kind of adapter for MFT? If not, would you recommend me something very similar, apart from the 7 artisans? Thanks in advance and again, CONGRATS :)

[@MicaelWidell]

Hi. If you just wait a few weeks, Laowa will release a 2x macro lens for MFT. I will publish a review of it when it is released.

[@nzurdo91]

Micael Widell AWESOME Micael, thanks for the info! I’ll wait definitely to see what they make and how’s your review. You made my day with this new! Thank you :)))

[@MicaelWidell]

You could also look into the Olympus 60mm macro lens, which is probably the best MFT macro lens right now. It has autofocus but only goes to 1x magnification.

[@nzurdo91]

@@MicaelWidell I use Panasonic, so as long as Olympus doesn't share info with Panasonic cameras and as I don't need AF... I think I'll opt for the 2x of Laowa. Let's wait a little bit more hehe, thanks a million!!

[@divyanshbadole6588]

Sir, is there any way I can download the raw files to check for sharpness and IQ?

[@claystudiofx]

Thanks a lot for inspiring videos. Btw what your opinion about using raynox for macro , have you ever using one ? so far i've never seen it in your videos.

[@MicaelWidell]

Raynox can be a great option, but I'm not using it much because I have high magnification macro lenses. Check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHmYfmB6i76AkNU

[@ericneeds2217]

Do you think the Laowa 65 has advantages over the 100mm? Which would you recommend for a macro novice? Thanks. Could be tOpic for a comparison video? Eric

[@sabyasachibanerjee124]

Nice review! I am now a bit confused about which lens to buy. I'm more interested in pursuing photo-micrography. And would like to start off with Super Macro lenses. I was very impressed by your review of the "Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro" and kind of settling in on that lens when I stumbled upon this. Which one would you recommend?

[@momaaytah6269]

Considering Laowa is using your review on their website, do you get some referral link so we can buy the lens and you benefit?

[@oskarjbau]

Micael, I am very happy with this lens, I bought the diffuser and a godox tt350f. All work ok but when I have to approach to use 2:1 macro the light of the flash doesn’t reach to the object and the photo comes out black... what am I doing wrong??

[@wildmacrophotography7052]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@travellingeurope8770]

Hi tell me please Laowa 60 mm macro is suitable for Sony A6400 or this lens is for full-frame cameras?

[@koolkutz7]

Nice review Micael, it looks a great macro lens. I was thinking of getting one for my Fujifilm X-S10 but do you know if you would lose the focus peaking feature with it being completely manual. I bought a manual dumb lens adapter so I could use my f-mount Nikon lenses on the X-S10 but I can't seem to use the focus peaking, wonder if this would be the same?

[@professionalpotato4764]

It's part of your camera settings. You need to go to AF/MF Page 2, MF Assist. I've used vintage lenses via dumb adapters and focus peaking works perfectly Btw, focus peaking uses contrast to show the outlines and doesn't require communication. So any lens that can fit onto any mirrorless can use focus peaking.

[@xmanreturn]

I tried to do it today at the store, but seems unable to. Will try again tomorrow

[@rcknrbno9172]

In your experience, which system has the best (most usable/accurate) focus peaking? Tnx for the vids!

[@MicaelWidell]

Best one I tried yet is Fujifilm. Sony’s is quite bad unfortunately, hard to trust it.

[@ivanhass5002]

The Nikon Z50 has very nice focus peaking. Four color choice. Red, Blue, Yellow, White. The red and blue work well outside or inside as the other two get sort of lost in the subject outside.

[@OMGaPooPooLaser]

Would you say this lens is a good starting point for macro? I'm looking into getting a mecro lens for my Fuji, and this seems to be the best option out there, aside from the 80mm that is way outside my price range

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes for Fuji this is probably the best value for money. I think this is a great starting point.

[@CicisGarden]

The promo code expired. But thank you so much for this informative video. Very helpful

[@Cosmicvzn]

okay what is that on your flash and what video can i watch that explanation on?

[@GlennMartinez]

I want to buy you a beer or cup of coffee? Anyway to do that? Enjoy your reviews, bought the 60 meter 2X heavy, but liking it.

[@MicaelWidell]

Thanks! Not sure how you could buy me a coffee at the moment, but I will look into ways for people to support this channel in the future :) For now, just commenting and leaving likes is appreciated, and telling your friends about the videos.

[@gamkagan]

Hi Michael. I like your review. Would you suggest this lens for product photos of jewelry, or would the 100mm lens be more suitable?

[@MicaelWidell]

Doesn’t matter. Both are great for jewelry. What matters is what camera you have. The lenses are made for different types of cameras. The 65mm for apsc and the 100mm for full frame.

[@CineGorilla]

Hi there! How do you manage the manual aperture? I mean... when you close it, all becomes dark? How can you focus?? How can the camera know what to comunicate to the flash?

[@Scuddi]

You can use a small light mounted to your camera for focusing. For flash just use manual settings.

[@rachelcousins1966]

Hi will this work on fujifilm xt200 please?

[@salarycat]

Looks like a great lens. My only concern would be that due to the lack of auto-focus, focus stacking would be quite hard to do. At 2x magnification any touch on the lens would have a big effect on the frame, so trying to change the focus would probably be futile. And at that magnification the DOF must be paper thin as well, like you said after f11 it loses its sharpness so focus stacking would be necessary to get a deeper DOF.

[@MicaelWidell]

Hehe good luck using autofocus to do focus stacking 😅

[@salarycat]

@@MicaelWidell Fuji cameras have focus bracketing shooting, which requires autofocus. How else do you recommend doing focus stacking?

[@paddyola1]

@@MicaelWidell it always amuses me when many do not explore different macro capabilities of cameras or workarounds,particularly when your main focus appears to be macro.Heres one example of autofocus stacking:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXmqnn6vZ6aAras I also wonder why I never appear to see reverse lens macrophotography?- I had a very capable auto-focus reverse lens adaptor from viltrox supporting lens stabilisation too. To be honest I find these manual focus lenses to be way over priced,when I can use extension tubes or the reverse method I spoke of.Sure you might lose stops of light,but you are still using flash anyway!

[@melvinch]

Autofocus and macro don't go hand in hand.

[@markbernhardt6281]

@@paddyola1 Your sample video is on a tripod, hilarious

[@NiCKkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk]

Thanks for the review.. Do you consider that the focus ring (which turns only around 200-270 degrees) is good enough to make sensitive adjustments in the focus plane? How does this limitation affect the macro photography capabilities of this lens as well as its versatility?

[@MicaelWidell]

This was not anything I thought about at all. In general I just use the focusing ring to make broad adjustments, and then move the camera back and forth to nail the perfect focus. The focusing ring was perfectly adequate both for portraits and macro.

[@NiCKkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk]

@@MicaelWidell I also started thinking about that after reading a comment complaining about the impossibility of focusing on the model from some distance (during a portrait shoot, I suppose) due to lack of sensitivity of the focus ring. As you know, most lenses have larger travel distance in focus rings, arguably, making them more "sensitive" during manual focusing. Thanks a lot for your reply!

[@MicaelWidell]

I managed to get sharp photos wide open of a 2 years old kid and it wasn’t harder than with any other manual lens I used :) don’t worry 🙂

[@Optidorf]

I'm in the market for a macro lens for my Fuji and I'm hesitating between this and the Meike 85mm. The Fujinon 80mm would be the obvious choice but that's just ridiculously exensive.

[@MicaelWidell]

I would definitely buy the Laowa 65mm lens if Fuji was my system.

[@sergjurubida8916]

Great review, thanks! So this lens can fit to FujiFilm xt-3 without adapter?

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes, it is available for Fuji X-mount

[@ybproduction902]

hi im considering to buy this lens but my camera a6000 dont have IBIS :( and must have tripod or flash for better image. still worth to buy?

[@kokhualow3419]

Good day, I'm a wildlife (bird) photographer but I recently wanted to try macro photography. I own both an APSC A6600 and a full-frame A7iv. I've grown tired of the full-frame size and weight and was wondering if I purchase the 65mm instead of the 100mm FF, what is the trade-off? If we are always shooting at ISO100 I don't see why the apsc will lose the the FF (except for the fact that the FF is 33MP while apsc is 24MP).

[@meants5817]

Is Laowa 60mm macro better than 65mm?

[@ToVicRUS]

я вижу огромное внимание к оптике этой фирмы, вы крайне хорошо показываете ее лучшую сторону, я тоже люблю эту оптику, вы лучший!

[@Giantcappuccino]

Hello Micael. Just found your channel and really enjoy your macro videos! I'm looking to buy this lens, but it looks like they no longer include the lens hood anymore.

[@MicaelWidell]

That sounds strange, why wouldn't they? Have you e-mailed Laowa to ask about it?

[@Giantcappuccino]

@@MicaelWidell Not yet. I just noticed on eBay and Amazon that there was no hood.

[@ladislavmertlik]

Hi Micael, how do you find focusring and overal handling compared to older Laowa 60mm f2,8? For video on A73 to keep 4K would be more convenient older 60mm or new 100mm. What are your thougts? thanks

[@MicaelWidell]

I don't notice much of a difference in terms of focusing and overall handling. Of course the 65mm is a lot smaller and lighter than the 60mm, and the 60mm is a lot smaller and ligher than the 100mm. For my A7III I prefer to use the 60mm even though it has a bit of vignetting in the corners.

[@SenthilRameshJV]

Thanks for the great video. I’m looking at some macro lenses to begin the journey. Would you still recommend this lens? I’m renting a Sony 90 mm this week but it’s too expensive to buy. If mostly we need manual focus for macro, I can go with Laowa. Also what flash would you recommend for beginner? I’m in USA btw if that matters. Finally I like your idea of using common available tools as diffuser. Kudos 😀

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes I think this is still the best macro lens for aps c cameras. A good flash to look at is Meike mk320. Or Godox v350 if you have more money. See my videos about them.

[@SenthilRameshJV]

Thanks for the quick response. I checked both flashes but both seems to be out of stock here. Any idea about Godox v860 iii. Is that too much for macro? I don’t want to spend a lot either.

[@eugenegirshtel]

I'm really enjoying the lens on my XT-20, thank you for the recommendation. Am I the only person who can't get the lens hood to "click" in place? It twists on but won't lock. All my other lens hoods have no issues. Just curious.

[@MicaelWidell]

It clicks for me. But you have to apply some more pressure than on most lens hoods.

[@fredio54]

Do you know if this is coming for MFT/M43? Given it's new, maybe the range of mounts will expand? Cheers.

[@fredio54]

Yes, 50mm f2.8 2x, about 3 months away. Excellent. :-)

[@eitang9112]

is there an adapter for canon eos m to canon EF mount

[@MicaelWidell]

You mean to mount this lens on a DSLR? Sorry that is impossible because mirrorless has a shorter flange distance. No adapter exists. If you have a dslr look at Laowas 60mm or 100mm macro lenses.

[@eedesign878]

Impressive. But did you buy it afterwards or are you going to?

[@MicaelWidell]

Not sure. I shoot mostly full frame, and for that I already have good macro lenses. But if I start shooting more APS-C I would buy this lens.

[@monikar2785]

Many thanks for the Information...I am sad that is not fit for Fulframe camera cause I have bought Sony Alpha 7ii ...but maybe I still can added this to my Sony Alpha 5100 its APSC, thanks for all the example too :) great job and send my regards to your wife I am also Asia woman but from Indonesia :)

[@MicaelWidell]

For a full frame camera you can buy the Laowa 60mm or 100mm, they are just as good but a bit bigger. :) I have videos about both these lenses (I use a A7III)

[@dylan.thissen]

Hi I was just wondering if you used this lens for film scanning in the end? I'm curious to know how it performed, extension tubes on my fuji 18-55 just isn't cutting it.

[@MicaelWidell]

Did not use it for film scanning but I am pretty sure it would work great.

[@dylan.thissen]

@@MicaelWidell great! thank you very much, really helped me make my decision, especially at that price

[@milannedeljkovic4092]

Great review! I'm planning to buy Sony 6100 and Laowa 65mm. But, Laowa doesn't have electrical connection to camera. So, if I change aperture and shutter speed, does Sony mirrorless preview work? I use milc because it provides preview when I changing aperture or shutter speed. I've never used such type of lens. So, I'm confused. :D

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes everything works great also with contactless lenses. Preview certainly works. Only thing that doesn't work is that the camera does not know the aperture and cannot change it.

[@Emos-Relaxing-Music]

Hello Micael 🙋🏻‍♂️ I have a question, i use sony too and have both cameras the A7ii and the A6000, for your experience which one is better for macro, the full frame sensor or aps-c...thanks 🙏

[@MicaelWidell]

It is a matter of taste I think. With a smaller sensor you get better DOF in relation to the image frame, but with a larger sensor you can capture more tones. To me personally I prefer full frame.

[@Emos-Relaxing-Music]

Micael Widell thanks for your opinion Micael

[@HinYewKong]

@@MicaelWidell I too have both the A6000 and A7ii, almost order the 100mm F2.8 last week and now I see your review. I started to have second thought. Can you give a comparison on the minimum working distance between the 65mm vs 100mm ? I am referring to the minimum distance from the front of the lens to the subject. I like to shoot insect, and prefer to have a longer distance in order not to scare the bugs away.

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

How do you think this would perform on the Sony AR74 in cropped mode? I'm tempted just because of the size of the lens and still getting a 26Mp out of it.

[@MicaelWidell]

It would probably work great. Even though I do not have that camera, it should roughly be equivalent to my 24MP APS-C Sony A6000 which I think gave very nice results.

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

@@MicaelWidell That is exactly what I was thinking. Thank you for your reply!

[@JB-se2ef]

I use a Fuji xt20 with a 35mm f2 lens with extension tubes (with contacts). Was just wondering how you focus with this lens, without focus peaking ? Or any other focusing aids. Is it just a matter of getting the view finder, as clearer as you can ? Would like this lens but I’m not shore I would be able too use it, without some sort of focusing aids. Any help would be appreciated. Love your videos have picked up some good tips. Thanks 📸

[@MicaelWidell]

Focus peaking and focus magnification are two good ways to focus, and I tend to use a combination of them. They are available on fuji cameras as well. But it is possible even without, although a bit harder.

[@JB-se2ef]

Thanks Micael. I use them at the moment when I’m manually focusing, but wasn’t shore I could use them, with the lens having no contacts. But that’s great. 📸

[@MicaelWidell]

J B yes doesn’t matter if the lens ha contacts, you can always use them

[@sophiephillips7961]

Hey, I know this video is old, but I’m trying to decide between this and a Fujinon macro. I’m kind of leaning towards this, but just wondering if you have any thoughts?

[@MicaelWidell]

I would go for this as well. It is so much cheaper, smaller and has double the magnification. Only go for the fujinon if you MUST have autofocus.

[@hjones451]

My Sony a6000 is looking forward to meeting the new arrival

[@sthetixofficial]

how about the working distance from the lens for 1x and 2x

[@MicaelWidell]

Hmm I didn't really test that, as I don't find it very important. You can probably google it.

[@Bonjour-World]

"The lens offers a 2:1 maximum magnification ratio along with a minimum focusing distance of 6.7”(17cm)." per Venus Optics web site

[@seannpegg8790]

Hi Micael, with the Ranox 250 or Nisi give more magnification paired with this lens?

[@MicaelWidell]

It’s about the same. The NISI +9 filter will give you slightly more in some situations.

[@teddyabraham3289]

Is this fit in crop sensor DSLR cameras or only for mirrorless cameras?

[@MicaelWidell]

Only for mirrorless

[@TheAnGUSMAVS]

I use xt2 with this lens. I used to hold the camera not steady enough so when I shoot in 2x magnification is really hard to focus well. Any advice of it ? Thanks

[@MicaelWidell]

Use a fast shutter speed, use a flash, a small aperture (f/8) and just practice focusing. Many photos will be out of focus so just take many photos and some of them will be perfect.

[@TheAnGUSMAVS]

Micael Widell 🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏽

[@divyanshbadole6588]

Is 12megapixels, that we get on switching to aps c mode on Sony a7iii, enough for macro? And will this be a better option for a7iii considering it's weight and form factor as compared to the 100mm option?

[@MicaelWidell]

If 12 megapixels is enough for you is up to you to decide. I would never buy this lens for a full frame camera as I would waste such a big part of the sensor, but if low size and weight is your most important priority sure go ahead.

[@divyanshbadole6588]

Ok sir, thank u very much for the prompt reply 😊😊😌

[@Vince1648]

Haha I bought the Laowa 60mm last week. The 65mm isn't available in the shops yet.

[@kc-me6wl]

Hi Vince- why not buy from bhphoto online? That's where i got mine from. Shipped all the way to europe in 3days! Insane considering the situation right now!

[@lubaplatkin3651]

Thank you for your review Micael! I just got this lens for my Canon EOS RP camera. I also have an EF adapter to use with my other Canon lenses, but unfortunately it looks like I need an adapter for Laowa lens (M mount). Can you please help what adapter I should buy?

[@MicaelWidell]

Hi! I'm not sure if such an adapter exists, ie for mounting M-mount lenses on an R-mount camera. I do not think such an adapter exists. This lens is for APS-C cameras and not made for full frame cameras such as Canon EOS RP. So I'm afraid you will probably have to switch to a full frame lens such as Laowa 100mm.

[@lubaplatkin3651]

@@MicaelWidell thank you! would you recommend buying a new body to use this lens, or just return it and look for alternative lens for my EOS full-frame camera?

[@lubaplatkin3651]

I was trying to explore more and found this adaptor: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1455279-REG/kipon_leica_viso_eos_adapter.html Do you think it will work?

[@MicaelWidell]

@@lubaplatkin3651 Doesn't really matter, you get similar results either way.

[@MicaelWidell]

@@lubaplatkin3651 That is unfortunately a Leica M-mount adapter and not a Canon M-mount one - they are called the same but different mounts

[@ellabayarea]

Would you still recommend this over the 85mm Laowa macro on an APS-c

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes

[@ElFotografoFavorito]

is this 65mm laowa lens recommended for a sony a 7iii camera? or is there another one who revomnds me from the same brand, greetings!

[@MicaelWidell]

No the 65mm does not work well with full frame cameras. I recommend you to buy the 100mm or the 60mm from Laowa!

[@rorikrobelli4783]

Nice video! I was wondering would this be a good lens for mushroom photography? Also do you recommend a type flash? I have an Sony a6000. What is that exactly around the flash? Thank you

[@MicaelWidell]

Check this video for flash suggestions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qQhYhjnbyGeKs I am sure this lens is great for mushroom photography :)