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Laowa 105mm f/2 STF (Smooth Trans Focus)
Asking Price
300.00 USD
Item Location
Washington, D.C. (United States)
Item Description
The Laowa 105mm f/2 (T3.2) STF lens is an entirely manual (aperture & focus) portrait lens with "smooth trans focus." Venus Optics calls this 105mm short telephoto lens the Bokeh Dreamer because the lens provides a silky smooth Bokeh. This is achieved through a unique STF (Smooth Trans Focus) optical design which incorporates an apodization (APD) element next to the aperture which resembles the function of an ND filter. It gradually reduces the amount of light transmitted towards the periphery to produce a soft, natural and beautifully diffused out-of-focus rendition.
This full-frame, K-mount portrait lens has only been used twice, and includes the original caps, hood, box, papers, etc. as if it was a new lens. Optics are perfect, and everything from the apertures (plural) to the healthy focus ring are smooth and direct.
Of course, it is manual focus, and manual aperture. The lens has two aperture rings: The traditional one from F2 to F22 (9 blades), and a second one controlling the peripheral trans focus effect with T-stop values from T3.2 to T8 (14 blades). Like preset lenses and other optical oddities, this takes some getting used to, but the lens is extremely sharp and of course can have smooth bokeh at all apertures.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Mint
Shipping Destinations
U.S, U.K, Canada, Australia
Shipping Charge
Included to US, +$15 to Canada, others ask
Shipping Services
US Post (tracked + insured)
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
Returns only accepted if damaged in transit and insurance claimed.
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private message if interested in the item!
Originally posted by bdery 
Post #4 by panoguy
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