Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X AF Macro APO Lens – The World's First Full-Frame AF 35mm 1:1 Macro Lens.
A New Standard for Wide-Angle Macro Photography
True 1:1 Wide-Angle Macro Magnification
The ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X AF Macro APO delivers true life-size 1:1 magnification — capturing subjects at their actual size with extraordinary detail. Unlike conventional 0.5X macro lenses, the ACRIS renders every intricate texture and fine detail at full scale, making it ideal for product, food, nature, and environmental macro photography.
What sets the ACRIS apart is its wide-angle 35mm perspective. While longer macro lenses such as the 90mm or 180mm isolate the subject entirely, the 35mm focal length retains a natural field of view, preserving environmental context and background depth. This makes it uniquely suited for storytelling macro shots where both subject and surroundings matter — with significantly less interference compared to ultra-wide options like the 15mm macro.
Seamless from Macro to Infinity
The ACRIS 35mm features a dual-mode focusing system designed to cover the full shooting range with precision and ease.
Standard Autofocus is fully supported from 0.5m to infinity, delivering fast and accurate subject acquisition for everyday photography, portraits, and environmental shooting.
For close-up and macro range shooting (under 0.5m), the dedicated Autofocus Assist mode takes over — enabling precise focus control in the critical macro zone. This mode works seamlessly with focus bracketing workflows, making focus stacking straightforward and efficient for photographers requiring maximum depth of field in macro work.
Exceptional Optical Performance
Supported by an advanced optical construction of 13 elements in 10 groups, the ACRIS 35mm is engineered to maintain exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness and consistent rendering throughout the entire focusing range — from close-up macro work to infinity. Whether shooting at f/2.8 wide open or stopped down, the lens delivers precise capture of fine details with outstanding clarity across the full frame.
APO Design
Utilizing an apochromatic (APO) design, the ACRIS 35mm effectively eliminates both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberrations in both in-focus and out-of-focus areas. The result is exceptional sharpness, true-to-life color accuracy, and minimal fringing across the entire image — even in the most demanding lighting conditions. This makes it an ideal tool for precision-dependent macro and close-up photography where color fidelity is critical.
Fast f/2.8 Aperture
The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture provides excellent low-light performance, making the ACRIS 35mm a versatile companion across a wide range of shooting environments. Photographers benefit from the ability to work more naturally with available light, while the shallow depth of field capability enables beautiful subject isolation and smooth, pleasing bokeh — emphasising the subject against a softly rendered background.
Durable, Well-Built Lens Housing
The ACRIS 35mm is built to meet the demands of professional use. Its all-metal body features internal focusing, ensuring the lens length remains constant during use for balanced handling and dust protection. A dedicated Focus Assist Button enables quick switching between standard AF and macro AF modes. The lens accepts Ø72mm filters (MF version: Ø67mm) and features a weather-resistant construction for reliable performance in challenging shooting conditions.
