Is the laowa 90mm f 2 8 2x ultra macro apo hard to focus manually?

Yes, it's manual focus only. The Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO has no autofocus, so you'll be turning the focus ring yourself on every shot. That's normal for a macro lens, since you're usually working close to the subject and placing the focus precisely matters more than speed.

I don't have anything on how smooth or precise the focus ring feels, so I can't tell you whether it's easy or fiddly in practice. If you're planning to use it on a mirrorless body, the Laowa 90mm page lists every camera it fits, and the lenses guide explains how focal length works if you're weighing it against other options.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.