Laowa launches Acris 35mm F2.8, first full-frame AF 35mm 1:1 macro

Laowa has announced the Acris 35mm F2.8 1X AF Macro APO, calling it the world's first full-frame autofocus 35mm lens with 1:1 macro magnification. Autofocus versions arrive for Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon EF, while L and RF mounts get manual focus only. It costs $449 and is available now.

• 1:1 magnification with 18cm minimum focus distance, 13 elements in 10 groups
• Autofocus works beyond 0.5m; closer shots need manual focus with fine adjustments for focus stacking
• AF version: 9 aperture blades, 72mm filters; MF version: 13 blades, 67mm filters
• Weight 560g (E-mount) and 530g (EF), dust and moisture sealed, USB-C firmware port