N°15685484 · Family detail
LaowaCinema·NIKON Z mount
Laowa AF 35mm F/2.8 APO Macro
Specifications01
MountNIKON Z
Focal length35mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeCinema · Macro · Wide · Prime
Weight570 g
Filter size72 mm
Physical length87.4 mm
Min focus distance0.18 m
Max magnification1
Aperture blades9
Optical elements13
Groups10
Lens hoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)
Additional Info02
Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]
Keywords["Laowa","macro","Prime","Z-mount"]
Review AuthorKlaus
Other FeaturesAF version: Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF
MF version: Canon RF, L-mount
Fn button
Review VerdictThe Laowa AF 35mm f/2.8 APO macro is a solid lens with some quirks. Optically, it delivers convincing results from f/4 to f/11. The corners could be a bit sharper at f/2.8, though. Image distortions are not an issue as with most Laowa lenses. The RAW vignetting is a tad high but well autocorrected. Lateral CAs are OK, and axial CAs are low. The quality of the bokeh is mostly fine which is an important factor for a macro lens. Speaking of the quirks - they are primarily on the mechanical side. It is a hybrid design for both DSLRs and mirrorless cameras meaning that it is physically a bit long on mirrorless cameras. Laowa has also opted for the rather unusual way to switch between AF and MF by turning the focus ring. This is accompanied by limiting the AF to 0.5m to infinity. The distance markings on the lens can be misleading in semi-AF mode (or however you may call it). In real-life this is probably a lesser issue than it sounds once you are used to it. In terms of material quality, Laowa is certainly up there with an all-metal lens body and the typical Laowa gunmetal finish. 35mm macro lenses aren't overly popular due to the close working distance, but if you like the idea of combining a macro and wide-angle lens, the Laowa could be something on your list.
Review Published2026-09-30T20:58:31+00:00
Optical Construction13 elements in 10 groups (3x aspherical, 2x ED)
Summary02
35mm prime macro lens for Nikon Z with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and APO correction. Designed for close-up photography while also serving as a general-purpose wide-normal perspective.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon Z mount has a flange distance of 16 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.
- Nikon Z DX lenses cover APS-C only.
- Nikon ZNative
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm G (GFX), Canon EF-M, Canon EF, Nikon F.
Sources03
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Other Mounts03
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