Laowa 105mm f/2 STF Lens Review

Laowa 105mm f/2 T3.2 Smooth Trans Focus Verdict

Laowa certainly knows how to make exciting and different lenses. It's always good to see lenses that go beyond the pure technicalities, offering some unique “feel” or “character” to images. The Apodization filter is very clever, it works and the bokeh offered is indeed superb, whilst the sharpness of the main subject is not compromised in the slightest.

Despite some handling inconvenience, the lens is fun to use and a challenge to become proficient with. It may not be for everyone, but for those willing to get to grips with it the reward will be in that sublime, creamy smooth bokeh.

Laowa 105mm f/2 T3.2 Smooth Trans Focus Pros

Excellent sharpness throughout
Sublime bokeh
High-quality construction
Flare-free
Very low CA
Very low distortion

Laowa 105mm f/2 T3.2 Smooth Trans Focus Cons

Awkward manual handling
No click stop on hood
Metering unpredictable

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The Laowa 105mm f/2 T3.2 STF lens is an unusual and high-quality optic with sublime, creamy bokeh.

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