Venus Optics Laowa 105mm f/2 Smooth Trans Focus
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MakerVenus Optics
Lens mount(s)Canon EF, Nikon AI, Pentax K, Sony A, Sony E
TypePrime
Focus drivemanual focus
| Maker | Venus Optics |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Canon EF, Nikon AI, Pentax K, Sony A, Sony E |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | manual focus |
| Focal length | 105mm |
| Image format | 35mm full-frame |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/2.0 - 22.0, T3.2 - T8 |
| Close focus distance | 0.90 metres (3.0 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 1:7 (0.14x) |
| Diaphragm blades | F-stop: 8, 9 or 14 (depending on production date), T-stop: 14 |
| Construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  Yes |
| Weather-sealing |  No |
| Lens-based stabilization | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Unique features | Smooth Trans Focus |
| Application | Portrait |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 98.9 millimetres (3.89 in) |
| Diameter | 76.0 millimetres (2.99 in) |
| Weight | 745 grams (1.642 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 67mm |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2016 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $699 USD |
The Venus Optics Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus lens is a smooth trans focus full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, Nikon AI, Sony A, Sony E, and Pentax K mounts, announced by Venus Optics in September 2016. It is marketed as the "Bokeh Dreamer" lens.[1]
Though designed for full frame, the lens can be used on APS-C camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of approximately 136.5mm - 157.5mm. Canon EF-Mount versions are optionally equipped with a focus confirmation chip.
