{"product_id":"laowa-100mm-f2-8-2x-ultra-macro-apo-lens-canon-ef","title":"Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xgn9dBYuR_g?si=hHho3Ge-9YHKr6uP\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaowa 100mm f\/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Groundbreaking 2:1 Ultra Macro Lens with APO Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLaowa 100mm f\/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eone of the world’s first macro lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e to offer a \u003cstrong\u003e2:1 magnification ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing photographers to capture an \u003cstrong\u003eunprecedented level of detail\u003c\/strong\u003e. While most \u003cstrong\u003e100mm macro lenses max out at 1:1 magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced lens goes further\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional tool for both macro photography and portraiture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an \u003cstrong\u003eapochromatic (APO) optical design\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eLaowa 100mm f\/2.8\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures that \u003cstrong\u003echromatic aberrations and colour fringing\u003c\/strong\u003e are virtually eliminated, resulting in \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional clarity and colour accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This extended magnification capability is perfect for \u003cstrong\u003escientific photography, fine textures, and nature close-ups\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this lens an \u003cstrong\u003eindispensable tool for macro enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/Laowa-100mm-f2-8-2X-Ultra-Macro-APO-Lens-lifestyle-photo-3.webp?v=1742038045\" alt=\"Laowa 100mm f2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens lifestyle photo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Optical Design for Exceptional Clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens features an \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced optical construction\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e12 elements in 10 groups\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApochromatic (APO) elements\u003c\/strong\u003e – Effectively eliminate \u003cstrong\u003eboth in-focus and out-of-focus chromatic aberrations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Dispersion (LD) glass\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enhances \u003cstrong\u003esharpness and contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e, while ensuring \u003cstrong\u003etrue-to-life colour reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-end lens design\u003c\/strong\u003e means you’ll spend \u003cstrong\u003eless time correcting images in post-processing\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a favourite among professional photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile for Both Macro \u0026amp; Portrait Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLaowa 100mm f\/2.8 Ultra Macro\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003enot just for macro photography\u003c\/strong\u003e—it also functions as an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent portrait lens\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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