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The Laowa 105mm f/2 (T3.2) STF is a niche lens that wont appeal to everyone. The fact that its manual focus only lends it to subjects that are static, and with those that move unpredictably its unlikely youll find focus fast enough using this lens. Bu...
solid, metal and stylish casing, sensational image quality in the frame centre, very good image quality on the edge of the APSC/DX and full frame sensors, slight longitudinal chromatic aberration, negligible lateral chromatic aberration, zero distortion,
problems with roundness of the 9blade diaphragm, some issues concerning spherical aberration, weak performance against bright light, Testing the Venus Optics LAOWA STF 105 mm f/2 (T3.2) was a real pleasure for me. Not only it is able to generate exception
Still our summary has to mention a small fly in this fine ointment. If a Chinese producer debuts on the marked with a lens priced as high as this one (3500 PLN) they have to guarantee not only an excellent image quality but also lack of any significant sl...
The Laowa 105mm f/2 (T3.2) STF is a niche lens that won't appeal to everyone. The fact that it's manual focus only lends it to subjects that are static, and with those that move unpredictably it's unlikely you'll find focus fast enough using this lens. Bu...
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Published: 2016-06-30, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Extremely sharp, Wide aperture design, Dual aperture control rings, Apodization element smooths backgrounds, Available for multiple systems
Dim corners at wide apertures, Manual focus isn't for everyone
The Venus Optics Laowa 105mm f/2 (t/3.2) Smooth Trans Focus is a manual focus lens that captures images with silky smooth backgrounds and offers dual aperture control for photographers and videographers...
solidna, metalowa i gustowna obudowa, rewelacyjna jakość obrazu w centrum kadru, bardzo dobra jakość obrazu na brzegu matrycy APSC/DX i pełnej klatki, niewielka podłużna aberracja chromatyczna, znikoma poprzeczna aberracja chromatyczna, zerowa dystorsja,
problemy z kołowością 9listkowej przysłony, trochę problemów z aberracją sferyczną słaba praca pod ostre światło.
Abstract: Onder de merknaam Laowa brengt het Chinese bedrijf Venus Optics al enkele jaren objectieven met manuele scherpstelling uit. Vorig jaar introduceerde ze een unieke groothoek-macrolens, en nu is er deze 105mm f/2 ‘Smooth Trans Focus' met een vaste brandpunt...
