Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 AF Macro APO Lens (Sony E)

Why Choose the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 AF Macro APO?

The Venus Optics Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 AF Macro APO combines a versatile 35mm wide-angle perspective with true 1:1 life-size macro magnification, allowing you to capture intricate details while retaining their environmental context. Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras, it provides responsive autofocus from 0.5m to infinity and a dedicated Macro Range AF assistance function for precise close-up focusing. An advanced APO optical design, bright f/2.8 aperture, and 48.6mm minimum working distance deliver creative macro capabilities in a durable, weather-resistant metal lens body.

Extraordinary Detail at Life Size

The Laowa ACRIS provides true 1x magnification and a 1:1 reproduction ratio, allowing subjects to be recorded on the sensor at their actual size.

This capability reveals fine textures, tiny natural structures, and intricate product details.

Its minimum focusing distance is 180mm from the sensor plane. At full 1:1 magnification, the front working distance is approximately 48.6mm.

At such short working distances, careful lighting and subject positioning become important, particularly with moving insects or reflective products.

Fine Focus Control for Extreme Close-Ups

When working within the close macro range, photographers first set an approximate focus position using the manual focusing ring.

They can then hold the Macro Range AF button to enable fine autofocus adjustments within a narrow range around the selected focus position.

This technique allows precise adjustments in extremely shallow depths of field, and can assist with capturing image sequences for focus stacking.

The feature does not provide unrestricted autofocus searching from minimum focus to infinity. Instead, it refines focus around the manually selected position.

The bright f/2.8 maximum aperture offers versatility in different lighting conditions and allows attractive background separation depending on subject distance and composition.

The aperture can be stopped down to f/22 when additional depth of field is required, although diffraction may reduce fine detail at narrow apertures.

The Sony E autofocus version uses a 9-blade diaphragm, unlike the 13-blade construction of the manual-focus variants.

The Laowa ACRIS features a durable metal body developed for close-up photography in varied shooting conditions.

Its dust- and moisture-resistant construction provides additional protection during outdoor photography, although it does not guarantee complete waterproofing.

The Sony E version measures 79mm in diameter and 114mm in length, with a listed weight of 560g.

A 72mm front filter thread allows compatible photographic filters to be attached.