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DON J : Hi, can someone give me a decent explanation of what / how the ‘AI’ means, implies for the Venus Laowa 105mm f/2 (T/3.2) Smooth Trans Focus (STF) Lens for Nikon AI Mount lens?  I want to know what / if any info would pass to a Nikon Z6ii?  Am I better using the FTZ..or a 3rd party adapter?
WARREN E : will this lens fit nikon D3200 ?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ANTHONY E : The lens has good Youtube reviews and above-average bokeh.Abraham E : For the Bokeh, and its Sharp Image

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Review Summary

2016-08-14T17:26:55

Rated 5 out of 5

It is very sharp; good quality;

It is very sharp; good quality; very surprise with the image quality for a lens in this price and a new manufacture.

JUAN C.

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Venus 105mm f/2 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Venus

  • MPN

    VE10520N

  • Lens Series

    N/A

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Telephoto

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Manual Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Not Applicable

  • Closest Focus Distance

    35.4" / 90cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    Not Applicable

  • Focal Length

    105mm

  • Angle Of View

    23deg. 16'

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.16x

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    67mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    11 Elements / 8 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    8

  • Dimensions

    3 x 3.9" (76 x 99mm)

  • Weight

    26.2oz / 745g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    N/A

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    6940486700183

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About Venus 105mm f/2

FEATURED REVIEWS

It is very sharp; good quality;

By JUAN C.

It is very sharp; good quality; very surprise with the image quality for a lens in this price and a new manufacture.

The new Laowa 105mm f/2 Smooth Trans Focus Lens incorporates a unique optical design with an apodization (APD) element next to the aperture. The APD element resembles the function of an ND filter which becomes thicker towards the perimeter, gradually reducing the amount of light transmission towards the periphery to produce a soft, natural and beautifully diffused out-of-focus rendition (or called bokeh).

• E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/2 (T3.2) to f/22
• One Apodization Element for Smooth Bokeh
• Three Low Dispersion Elements
• One Extra Refractive Index Element
• Manual Focus and Manual Aperture Ring
• Dual Diaphragms: 8- and 14-Blades

The Bokeh Dreamer
An apodization element is incorporated to produce images with smooth and creamy bokeh while maintaining excellent sharpness at the focal plane.

Two Diaphragms
The new Laowa 105mm f/2 Smooth Trans Focus Lens offers two separate diaphragms. The stepless 14-bladed perfectly circular aperture, in conjunction with the apodization element gives this lens the ability to produce smooth and pleasing bokeh. It is also useful for videographers to control the amount of light passes through the lens. The 8-bladed aperture is to determine the effective aperture opening (f-number) and the depth-of-field formed.

Complex Optical Structure
The lens houses with 11 elements in 8 groups with 1 piece of High Refractive elements, 3 pieces of Low Dispersion elements and 1pc of Apodisation element. This optical design is proven to deliver images with extreme sharpness and limit the chromatic abberations at its lowest. The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability.