Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO
Lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Leica M, L-Mount · Announced November 2021
Official site on venuslens.net (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Macro
- Telephoto
No new body-only price in United States today. The cheapest used:
Best used priceUsed · in stock
$349.99
at Precision Camera
- Used, typically
- $349.99
- Launch RRP
- $449
- Focal length: 85mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/5.6
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Focus: Manual
- Weight: 252 g
- Max magnification: 2×, Focuses to 0.16 m
85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO overview
The Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO is an 85mm f/5.6 prime for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Leica M and L-Mount, announced by Laowa in November 2021. 112 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits macro. It is a weaker pick for low light without a tripod and fast-moving subjects.
No store we track in the United States has it new in stock today; used and refurbished copies start at $349.99. It launched at $449.
Worth comparing it with the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO, Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM and Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD.
Where to buy the 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO in United States
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$349.99
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Things to know
- 85mm prime, f/5.6.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
- 252 g; 53 × 78 mm; 46mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.16 m, up to 2× magnification.
- Made in 5 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- Used, it typically sells for about $349.99 in United States (asking prices over 20 days); today from $349.99.
Good for
- Macro (2× magnification)
Not the best for
- Low light without a tripod (f/5.6 at its widest)
- Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)
From the 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest used right here in the US: about 7% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | — | $349.99 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | €396.19≈ $442 |
| Australia | A$686.32≈ $472 | A$545.70≈ $375 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$349.99
Usually $349.99 to $349.99 · 20 days, 22 listings
Cheapest used today
$349.99
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $349.99 | $349.99 | $392.45 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $349.99 | $349.99 | $349.99 | 14 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 85mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.16 m
- Max magnification
- 2×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- —
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 252 g
- Diameter × length
- 53 × 78 mm
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
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