Venus Optic Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro APO Nikon Z

The Laowa 100 mm f/2.8 from Venus Optics is a fast prime lens that allows you to take stunning macro shots with double magnification at a minimum focusing distance of 24.7 cm. It features two low-dispersion elements that effectively reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, ensuring a clear and precise representation of your subject. Additionally, you have the option to focus to infinity, making this lens suitable for portrait photography with attractive background blur. The telephoto lens has a significantly longer focal length than a standard lens, which narrows the field of view and makes photographed objects appear closer and larger than they actually are from your camera's position. This type of lens is particularly well-suited for capturing distant subjects in a filling frame. Furthermore, subjects photographed with a telephoto lens can be easily isolated due to the shallow depth of field—highlight your desired subject by letting the background fade into blur. This lens can only be focused manually. Although manual focusing takes longer and is more challenging than using autofocus, it offers several advantages: it allows you to precisely focus on the point you want, enabling shots that align perfectly with your vision. In situations where autofocus would struggle—such as in low light, on smooth surfaces with little texture, or in foggy weather—manual focusing is preferred.