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Venus Optics 'Laowa' 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 Review

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The Venus Optics 'Laowa' 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 is an excellent lens for macro photography, offering great sharpness and a nice bokeh. The build quality is exceptional with a solid, all-metal construction.

The Venus Optics 'Laowa' 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 is an outstanding lens for macro photography, providing exceptional sharpness and a beautiful bokeh effect. The build quality of the lens is exceptional, with a solid, all-metal construction that gives it a premium feel. The 60mm focal length makes it versatile for both macro and general photography.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness
  • Beautiful bokeh effect
  • Premium, all-metal construction
  • Versatile focal length for macro and general photography
Cons
  • Potential vignetting and distortion on full-frame sensors
  • Slight discomfort when used with full-frame cameras
  • Flaring when shooting against bright lights

The lens performs exceptionally well on both full-frame and APS-C cameras, delivering sharp images with minimal distortion.

The Venus Optics 'Laowa' 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 is an outstanding lens for macro photography, providing exceptional sharpness and a beautiful bokeh effect. The build quality of the lens is exceptional, with a solid, all-metal construction that gives it a premium feel. The 60mm focal length makes it versatile for both macro and general photography, allowing you to get twice as close to your subject as a regular macro lens. The lens performs exceptionally well on both full-frame and APS-C cameras, delivering sharp images with minimal distortion. While it may exhibit some vignetting and distortion on full-frame sensors, these issues can be easily corrected in post-processing. Overall, the Venus Optics 'Laowa' 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 is a top-tier macro lens that delivers outstanding image quality and build performance.

Overall, the Venus Optics 'Laowa' 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 is a top-tier macro lens that delivers outstanding image quality and build performance.

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Christopher Frost

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