Anhui, China—Venus Optics introduced two tilt-shift macro lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras: the Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro and the 100mm. They both feature a precise tilt of ±10°; a shift of ±12mm; as well as a 1:1 magnification.
Moreover, the lenses allow photographers to manipulate the plane of focus and adjust the perspective distortions. The true 1:1 macro capability also enables them to capture fine details of the subject. Further, the lenses are an option for commercial, macro, landscape and architectural photography.
Laowa 55mm Tilt-Shift 1x Macro & 100mm Key Features
- While made for full-frame mirrorless cameras, their large image circle also enables use on medium-format cameras.
- Tilt of ±10° and a shift of ±12mm permits allowing photographers to control perspective and selective focus to create a shallow depth of field.
- The tilt function provides ±10° adjustment, letting photographers manipulate the image plane for both practical and creative effects.
- Creative effects of the tilt function include miniature effect, selective focus and control over the plane of focus.
- Using the shift function, photographers can photo stitch panoramas.
- There’s a 90° rotation for changing tilt direction and one for shift direction with clicks at every 15°.
- They focus as close as 11 inches and 13 inches from subjects.
The new Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro lenses each have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,249 for all mounts.