Super interesting video. One comment though... Both the Laowa 65mm and 100mm are 2:1 macro, which refers to the image magnification on the sensor, regardless of the sensor size and crop factor. So, let's say you are just going to crop down to just the insect's eye. Regarless of either lens, you would get the same resolution, same enlargement, and same number of pixels in the final crop. There's another way to think about this: a 2:1 macro on APS is like a 3:1 macro on full-frame, unless you crop the full-frame to an APS area, then it is also like a 3:1. Your camera, in particular, has the advantage of APS-like pixel density, so it works especially well with the 65mm lens.
I use both FF and apsc lenses on my a7R5, I consider it to be two cameras in one. Another pro of using a 65mm apsc lens is the greater depth of field that you get with the 65mm vs the FF equivalent 97.5mm lens. You can hand hold a 2x lens, but you need to use a flash to freeze the movement. Another youtuber Micael Widell does it all the time.
I use the lens in full frame mode and use digital zoom x1.2 or x1.3 until the vignet is as good as gone , the photo gets cropped anyway , like with many macro shots
So, if you got a 20 megapixel aps-c camera and put a Laowa 100mm 2x lens and 65mm 2x lens the Laowa 100mm 2x will get you closer to your subject at 2:1, correct?
Question, at 4:45 on the dime,. the left side appears out of focus while the center and right looks fine...is this an issue with the lense or the camera was just not completely even to the coin?
Thanks for this. I was thinking of buying this and using crop mode on my Sony A1 over the 100mm but I wasn’t sure how it performed. I think I’m going to get the 65 based on this as the weight saving is massive!
Hi Andrew Thaks for the video is so nice. You got especially super like. I have a question ( I have ever sony 6600 APS-C can I use this lent use the to make e video B-roll)? Thank you again
Hi, thanks for review, I have a question. In Laowas' website, I found that the available mounts for 65mm macro are for mirrorless camera, I am wondering whether it work on DSLR camera. I have canon 1500d to use
@@divyanshbadole4582 “Enough” depends on your needs. I have huge prints from old 12Mp cameras but everyone has different perspectives on what is enough.
Super interesting video. One comment though... Both the Laowa 65mm and 100mm are 2:1 macro, which refers to the image magnification on the sensor, regardless of the sensor size and crop factor. So, let's say you are just going to crop down to just the insect's eye. Regarless of either lens, you would get the same resolution, same enlargement, and same number of pixels in the final crop. There's another way to think about this: a 2:1 macro on APS is like a 3:1 macro on full-frame, unless you crop the full-frame to an APS area, then it is also like a 3:1. Your camera, in particular, has the advantage of APS-like pixel density, so it works especially well with the 65mm lens.
I use both FF and apsc lenses on my a7R5, I consider it to be two cameras in one.
Another pro of using a 65mm apsc lens is the greater depth of field that you get with the 65mm vs the FF equivalent 97.5mm lens.
You can hand hold a 2x lens, but you need to use a flash to freeze the movement. Another youtuber Micael Widell does it all the time.
I use the lens in full frame mode and use digital zoom x1.2 or x1.3 until the vignet is as good as gone , the photo gets cropped anyway , like with many macro shots
So, if you got a 20 megapixel aps-c camera and put a Laowa 100mm 2x lens and 65mm 2x lens the Laowa 100mm 2x will get you closer to your subject at 2:1, correct?
thank you for your review, it is a good one
Question, at 4:45 on the dime,. the left side appears out of focus while the center and right looks fine...is this an issue with the lense or the camera was just not completely even to the coin?
Thanks for this. I was thinking of buying this and using crop mode on my Sony A1 over the 100mm but I wasn’t sure how it performed. I think I’m going to get the 65 based on this as the weight saving is massive!
Exactly my reasoning. I don’t use macro that much so this is ideal.
The Laowa 85mm f/5.6 APO is also worth considering
Hi Andrew Thaks for the video is so nice. You got especially super like. I have a question ( I have ever sony 6600 APS-C can I use this lent use the to make e video B-roll)? Thank you again
It should work since it’s made for APSC cameras. Just remember that it’s manual focus if that matters.
@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa thanks
Nice work Andrew!
Hi, thanks for review, I have a question. In Laowas' website, I found that the available mounts for 65mm macro are for mirrorless camera, I am wondering whether it work on DSLR camera. I have canon 1500d to use
My guess if they are specific on their website about mirrorless cameras is no but I would contact them directly to get a better answer.
@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Thank you for your kindness, Andrew!
Nice review!, it's weird that I can't find the Fuji X mount version of this lense on ebay or Amazon.
Jn Hg have you tried that Laowa web site? That’s the only place I could find it for now.
@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Found it, thanks!
Nice Video ! How close do you have to be with the front Element to get the 2:1 Magnification ?
Elias Barnreiter
Thanks Elias. You would have to be about 1.5 inches away from the subject.
This lens works on Nikon F-mount cameras.
Nice video.
Very good review ! Regards :)
Has anybody tried it with a full frame sony a7iii? It gives vignetting, but switching to apsc can fix that, and what about the image quality?
It would work with any camera but you have to consider what the resolution will be once cropped.
Yes, once in crop mode, the resolution drops down to 12mp. Is that enough for macro photography?
@@divyanshbadole4582 “Enough” depends on your needs. I have huge prints from old 12Mp cameras but everyone has different perspectives on what is enough.
@@AndrewVanBeekOttawa Thank u sir!
it is not lay-aowa or lay-owa. it is laowa
If only there were a way to spell that out phonetically :-)
It means “crow.” Lao is just an honorific. Literally it means old. Try cow, but drawn out a bit. Wa means crow. Pronounced like Wa in wash.
Could you please present the chinese pronunciation?
Wa actually means frog.