Is the laowa 85mm f 5 6 2x ultra macro apo good for macro photography?

I think it's a good choice for macro work. It's a 2:1 macro, so your subject can appear at twice life size, which is more magnification than most lenses give you. The 85mm focal length also keeps you a comfortable distance from skittish insects and flowers.

The trade-offs are manual focus only and no stabilisation. You'll focus by hand and need a steady support or a fast shutter speed. At macro distances depth of field is already very thin, so expect to take plenty of frames.

Good matches from its fit list:

• Sony a7R V for detail, since macro rewards resolution.
• Nikon Z8 if you already shoot Nikon Z.
• Canon EOS R5 Mark II if you want room to crop.

Check the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO page for the full list of compatible bodies.

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