Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro 60mm
The lens captures 2:1 macro magnification at f/2.8 without extension tubes, using its 60mm focal length and full-frame Sony E coverage to reveal fine details. Its infinity focus capability extends versatility to portrait work, while a 14-blade diaphragm ensures smooth bokeh in manual operation. This lens suits macro photographers who need extreme close-up reproduction and precise manual control over autofocus.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202280/100
Buyers praise this lens for sharpness, build quality, and versatility. The main complaint is heavy vignetting with a color cast, especially when not shooting macro.
- Sharpness, colors, and bokeh are excellent for macro, landscapes, and portraits.
- Heavy vignette with color cast is a notable flaw, though some accept it as character.
- Solid all-metal build gives a premium back-to-basics feel.
- Fully manual with no camera communication, which may challenge beginners.
- Q3 202175/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, manual control, and macro capabilities. Build and image quality were also highlighted positively.
- Excellent sharpness and macro performance.
- High-quality build and image quality.
- Appreciation for fully manual operation.
- Strong recommendation from first-time Laowa users.
Based on 27 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 60 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 61 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro 60mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 60mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 800 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro 60mm | 13.3 | 93.8 | 23.8 | 95.6 | 39 | 84.1 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 29.2 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.1 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.1 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.4 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.9 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.1 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.3 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.5 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.5 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.7 | 82.4 |
