Laowa 100mm F2.8 2:1 Macro lens for k-mount

OoKU · 10-28-2020, 05:26 PM

Shipment will begin today.

sculptor666 · 10-28-2020, 09:33 PM

I reached out to laowa on twitter, the said "coming soon in a few weeks"

I hope so!

Paul the Sunman · 10-28-2020, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by OoKU

Shipment will begin today.

It's still not an option on LAOWA 100mm f2.8 2:1 APO Ultra-Macro Lens – Laowa Lenses Australia (Venus Optics).

OoKU · 10-29-2020, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It's still not an option on LAOWA 100mm f2.8 2:1 APO Ultra-Macro Lens Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Laowa Lenses Australia (Venus Optics).

First sold in China, other countries later.

Mike.P® · 10-29-2020, 05:07 AM

I have always fancied visiting China

OoKU · 10-29-2020, 06:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mike.PÂ®

I have always fancied visiting China

Welcome~

Mistral75 · 10-29-2020, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It's still not an option on LAOWA 100mm f2.8 2:1 APO Ultra-Macro Lens – Laowa Lenses Australia (Venus Optics).

Originally posted by OoKU

First sold in China, other countries later.

Not an option on LAOWA 100mm f/2.8 2倍微距 APO 鏡頭 – 老蛙鏡頭 LAOWA – 香港 either, which shows that Hong Kong hasn't been completely integrated into China yet.

Doundounba · 10-29-2020, 12:34 PM

Trust OoKU.

I just wish bug season hadn't just ended...

impossibro · 10-29-2020, 01:17 PM

You can order it now from Laowa's official taobao store if you really want to. I'm just gonna wait for an official English channel to start selling it though.

jswilson64 · 10-29-2020, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

I really like the idea of this lens, and some of those shots are amazing in both detail and color, but my concern is focus would be so touchy it requires a tripod 90% of the time. It's not that I don't have nice ones with really good ballheads, it's that I'm not usually patient enough to use 'em. I'd wager they get deployed no more than 2 or 3 times a year.

I'll watch for reviews from some of you before buying for myself, but I'm really interested.

Originally posted by gatorguy

focus would be so touchy it requires a tripod 90% of the time.

That's the nature of the beast with macro, especially at higher magnifications.

Anyone who wants to get into macro photography would be well served to do a series of core exercises every day! :-D

gatorguy · 10-29-2020, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by jswilson64

That's the nature of the beast with macro, especially at higher magnifications.

Anyone who wants to get into macro photography would be well served to do a series of core exercises every day! :-D

I have the D FA100 now, and it's always with me when hiking, and never used with a tripod. I'd love it if I could use the Laowa the same way, which is why I'll wait for user reviews first.

Paul the Sunman · 10-29-2020, 01:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

I really like the idea of this lens, and some of those shots are amazing in both detail and color, but my concern is focus would be so touchy it requires a tripod 90% of the time.

I think flash with diffuser is the way to go for bugs and the like, rather than tripod. I only use a tripod with macro for jewellery etc. But yes, user expertise and steadiness is required.

Zygonyx · 10-30-2020, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Not an option on LAOWA 100mm f/2.8 2倍微距 APO 鏡頭 – 老蛙鏡頭 LAOWA – 香港 either, which shows that Hong Kong hasn't been completely integrated into China yet.

Ouch... for that price I'd get almost 3 copies of my recently found FA*200/4 macro

Actually more suited to what i like to do.

Mistral75 · 10-30-2020, 03:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zygonyx

ouch... For that price i'd get almost 3 copies of my recently found fa*200/4 macro :d
actually more suited to what i like to do.

hk$3,500 ≈ us$450.

Doundounba · 10-30-2020, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

hk$3,500 ≈ us$450.

FWIW, that's also what it's selling for in other mounts...

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sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	I reached out to laowa on twitter, the said "coming soon in a few weeks" I hope so!

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by OoKU Shipment will begin today. It's still not an option on LAOWA 100mm f2.8 2:1 APO Ultra-Macro Lens – Laowa Lenses Australia (Venus Optics).

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OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It's still not an option on LAOWA 100mm f2.8 2:1 APO Ultra-Macro Lens Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Laowa Lenses Australia (Venus Optics). First sold in China, other countries later.

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Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	I have always fancied visiting China

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It's still not an option on LAOWA 100mm f2.8 2:1 APO Ultra-Macro Lens – Laowa Lenses Australia (Venus Optics). Originally posted by OoKU First sold in China, other countries later. Not an option on LAOWA 100mm f/2.8 2倍微距 APO 鏡頭 – 老蛙鏡頭 LAOWA – 香港 either, which shows that Hong Kong hasn't been completely integrated into China yet.

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impossibro Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 66	You can order it now from Laowa's official taobao store if you really want to. I'm just gonna wait for an official English channel to start selling it though.

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jswilson64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: wilson_j_s@sbcglobal.net Photos: Albums Posts: 118	Originally posted by gatorguy I really like the idea of this lens, and some of those shots are amazing in both detail and color, but my concern is focus would be so touchy it requires a tripod 90% of the time. It's not that I don't have nice ones with really good ballheads, it's that I'm not usually patient enough to use 'em. I'd wager they get deployed no more than 2 or 3 times a year. I'll watch for reviews from some of you before buying for myself, but I'm really interested. Originally posted by gatorguy focus would be so touchy it requires a tripod 90% of the time. That's the nature of the beast with macro, especially at higher magnifications. Anyone who wants to get into macro photography would be well served to do a series of core exercises every day! :-D

10-29-2020, 01:46 PM	#176
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by jswilson64 That's the nature of the beast with macro, especially at higher magnifications. Anyone who wants to get into macro photography would be well served to do a series of core exercises every day! :-D I have the D FA100 now, and it's always with me when hiking, and never used with a tripod. I'd love it if I could use the Laowa the same way, which is why I'll wait for user reviews first.

10-29-2020, 01:51 PM - 1 Like	#177
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by gatorguy I really like the idea of this lens, and some of those shots are amazing in both detail and color, but my concern is focus would be so touchy it requires a tripod 90% of the time. I think flash with diffuser is the way to go for bugs and the like, rather than tripod. I only use a tripod with macro for jewellery etc. But yes, user expertise and steadiness is required.

10-30-2020, 02:43 AM	#178
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by Mistral75 Not an option on LAOWA 100mm f/2.8 2倍微距 APO 鏡頭 – 老蛙鏡頭 LAOWA – 香港 either, which shows that Hong Kong hasn't been completely integrated into China yet. Ouch... for that price I'd get almost 3 copies of my recently found FA*200/4 macro Actually more suited to what i like to do.

10-30-2020, 03:17 AM - 1 Like	#179
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by zygonyx ouch... For that price i'd get almost 3 copies of my recently found fa*200/4 macro :d actually more suited to what i like to do. hk$3,500 ≈ us$450.

10-30-2020, 07:58 AM	#180
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Originally posted by Mistral75 hk$3,500 ≈ us$450. FWIW, that's also what it's selling for in other mounts...