Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine - Fuji X (Lao-65-CI-FX)

Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine - Fuji X - 2x close-up magnification

Small subjects can be hard to frame with enough detail, especially when you want a close-up that fills the image. The Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine for Fuji X is a manual-focus cine lens with up to 2x magnification, so fine textures and tiny features can take centre stage. Its 65mm focal length and T2.9 maximum transmission make it a focused tool for macro video and photography on APS-C cameras. The 2x magnification is particularly useful for product shots: bring out the grain in a material, the edge of a small component or the detail in jewellery. For nature work, it brings close views of plants and other small subjects within reach, while the 25° angle of view keeps the frame tightly composed. The lens is also suited to product filming and close-up nature sequences where controlled focus matters. APO optics are part of the design, with elements intended to reduce colour fringing and distortion. You also get a cine-style geared control setup for focus and iris, making precise adjustments part of the lens’s handling rather than an afterthought. It focuses to infinity too, so it isn’t limited to extreme close-ups.

Optics and handling

• Up to 2x magnification: The macro ratio reaches twice life size on the sensor, letting very small details occupy a substantial part of the frame. It’s a defining feature for close-up work.
• T2.9 and nine-blade iris: The maximum T-stop supports work in lower light, while the nine blades produce a rounded, soft-looking out-of-focus area.
• 14 elements in 10 groups: This optical layout brings together the lens’s separate glass elements and groups to form the image.
• APO and ELD glass: Two apochromatic elements and three ELD elements are used to reduce colour fringing and distortion in the image.
• Internal focusing: Focusing takes place inside the lens, so the front of the lens doesn’t extend as you adjust focus close to a subject.
• Gears for focus and iris: Both controls have continuous 0.8 MOD gear rings, providing geared contact for precise adjustments during cine operation.
• Metal body and 77mm filter thread: The lens measures 103 × 84mm and weighs 550g. The 77mm thread gives you a defined filter size when planning a filter setup.

On your camera

This version has a Fuji X mount and covers the APS-C sensor format, making it the one to choose for compatible Fujifilm X bodies. On that format, the 65mm focal length gives an angle of view comparable to roughly 97.5mm on full frame. Focus is manual, so the lens doesn’t provide autofocus; you control focus directly at the lens. That hands-on approach is especially relevant for its close-up work.

What's Included

• Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine - Fuji X

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Laowa
• Model: 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine - Fuji X
• Type: Interchangeable macro cine lens
• Focal length: 65mm
• Maximum aperture: T2.9
• Mount: Fuji X
• Sensor format: APS-C
• Focus: Manual
• Angle of view: 25°
• Maximum magnification: 2x
• Filter thread: 77mm
• Dimensions: 103 × 84mm
• Weight: 550g