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- Brand: Laowa
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- Model: Macro Lens
- SKU: VEAC3528MFRF
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Venus Optics Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 Macro APO Lens
Canon RF | Full-Frame | True 1:1 Macro | f/2.8 | Manual Focus
Why Choose the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 Macro APO?
The Venus Optics Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 Macro APO Lens combines a versatile 35mm wide-angle perspective with true 1:1 life-size macro magnification. Designed for full-frame imaging, it allows photographers to capture intricate details while retaining more environmental context around the subject. A bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, advanced APO optical correction, and a 48.6mm minimum working distance make the lens a distinctive choice for product photography, nature, and environmental macro images. The Canon RF version features manual focusing, an internal focusing design, and robust weather-resistant metal construction.
35mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro Canon RF / MFOverview
The Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 Macro APO is designed to produce high-detail macro images with an environmental wide-angle perspective.
Unlike longer macro lenses that isolate a small subject from much of its surroundings, the 35mm focal length allows more contextual elements to remain in the frame.
Its f/2.8 maximum aperture offers flexibility in various lighting conditions, while a minimum aperture of f/22 provides options for greater depth of field.
The lens delivers 1x magnification at a minimum focusing distance of 180mm, measured from the camera's sensor plane.
At full 1:1 magnification, the front working distance is approximately 48.6mm, allowing the lens to approach small subjects closely.
Focusing also extends to infinity, enabling the lens to be used for ordinary wide-angle compositions as well as close-up photography.
Key Features
Full-Frame 35mm Prime
A wide-angle perspective that preserves environmental context.
True 1:1 Macro
Captures small subjects at life-size magnification.
Bright f/2.8 Aperture
Aperture range from f/2.8 to f/22.
48.6mm Working Distance
Extremely close subject positioning at 1:1 magnification.
APO Optical Correction
Designed to minimize chromatic aberration and color fringing.
13 Optical Elements
An optical design of 13 elements in 10 groups.
Precise Manual Focus
Direct focus control using a tactile focusing ring.
Internal Focusing
Internal focus design for consistent handling.
13-Blade Diaphragm
Dedicated aperture design for the manual-focus version.
67mm Front Filter Thread
Filter size for the Canon RF manual-focus version.
Durable Metal Body
Weather-resistant construction for demanding photography.
Infinity Focus
Focus from close-up macro subjects to infinity.
Environmental Macro with a 35mm Perspective
The 35mm focal length enables distinctive environmental macro compositions, allowing photographers to emphasize a close-up subject without eliminating the surrounding scene.
Its 63.4° angle of view offers a broader perspective than traditional long focal-length macro lenses.
This combination is particularly useful for photographing plants, small objects, food, natural textures, and other subjects where background context enhances the composition.
True Life-Size 1:1 Macro Magnification
Capture Fine Details at Life Size
The Laowa ACRIS offers genuine 1:1 macro reproduction, allowing a subject to be projected onto the camera sensor at its actual size.
This level of magnification reveals fine textures, tiny structures, and intricate surface details.
Minimum focus distance is 180mm from the sensor plane, while the lens offers a front working distance of 48.6mm at 1:1 magnification.
Because the subject can be extremely close to the lens, careful lighting and camera positioning are important, particularly when photographing small moving subjects.
APO Optics for Accurate Color and Sharp Detail
An advanced Apochromatic APO optical design aims to minimize chromatic aberration and color fringing in high-contrast areas of the image.
This correction supports improved color accuracy and clarity, particularly in close-up photography where fine details are prominently displayed.
The optical formula consists of 13 elements arranged in 10 groups, including one ED low-dispersion element and one HRI high-refractive-index element according to the supplied description.
The specialized optical elements are designed to support strong contrast and edge-to-edge image detail.
Precise Manual Focusing for Macro Photography
Direct Control over the Focus Plane
The Canon RF version uses a manual focusing system, allowing photographers to set the focal plane directly with the focusing ring.
At 1:1 macro magnification, depth of field becomes extremely shallow. Manual focusing provides deliberate control over small focus adjustments.
Photographers can capture a sequence of images with different focus positions for focus stacking in post-production.
The lens uses an internal focusing design, but the Canon RF version does not provide autofocus.
f/2.8 to f/22 Aperture with 13 Blades
The f/2.8 maximum aperture provides flexibility for various lighting situations and creative compositions.
The aperture can be stopped down to f/22 when greater depth of field is required, although diffraction may affect fine detail at very small apertures.
The manual-focus Canon RF version features a 13-blade diaphragm, differing from certain autofocus versions of this lens family.
Focus from Close-Up Subjects to Infinity
In addition to its 1:1 macro capability, the Laowa ACRIS focuses to infinity.
This allows it to function as a general 35mm prime lens for environmental portraits, scenery, and everyday compositions.
Its wide-angle perspective offers a natural balance between subjects and their surroundings.
Durable Weather-Resistant Metal Construction
The lens features a robust metal body designed for demanding photographic applications.
Its weather-resistant construction is intended to provide protection against dust and moisture during fieldwork.
Weather resistance should not be interpreted as complete waterproofing or protection against immersion.
The Canon RF manual-focus version accepts compatible 67mm front filters.
Ideal Applications
Technical Specifications
What's in the Box
Included Lens & Accessories
The supplied package list identifies the lens plus front and rear lens caps. Camera bodies, photographic filters, and a lens case are not listed as included.

