January 2026

Laowa Introduces MFT-Mount 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens

The Laowa f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens is now available in MFT mount. Previously released for full-frame mirrorless systems, the specialized lens achieves a 4x full-frame equivalent magnification when paired with the 2x crop factor of the MFT sensor. As a dedicated APO, it’s engineered to suppress both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration to nearly zero. The lens utilizes nine aperture blades to produce a soft background fall-off, making it a versatile tool for cinematic portraits with a 180mm-equivalent field of view. Electronic contacts allow for aperture control directly from the camera body, ensuring that all EXIF metadata is recorded and better supports image stabilization. The solution weighs approximately 19 ounces and...more