Laowa 105mm f/2 STF Sony FE telephoto lens with STF technology for soft bokeh. Ideal for portrait photography on Sony full-frame and APS-C cameras. 67mm filter.
Laowa 105mm f/2 STF Sony FE – Telephoto Lens with STF Technology for Soft Bokeh
The Laowa 105mm f/2 STF is a manual telephoto lens for Sony E-mount cameras. It uses STF technology (Smooth Transition Focus) to produce exceptionally soft bokeh and harmonious backgrounds.
STF technology for silky-smooth bokeh and natural background blur – ideal for expressive portraits
Fast maximum aperture of f/2 enables low-light shooting and creative subject isolation
105mm prime lens – classic portrait focal length with natural perspective and flattering compression
Compatible with full-frame and APS-C – flexible use on Sony A7, A9 and A6xxx series
Manual focus for precise sharpness control
What sets the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF apart
STF technology is the standout feature of this lens. Unlike conventional lenses, it incorporates a special apodization element that softens and naturalizes the bokeh. Laowa is one of the few manufacturers offering this technology in a lens.
Ideal for...
Portrait photographers and creative shooters who value particularly soft and homogeneous bokeh. The lens is also suitable for close-ups and product photography where the background should appear harmonious.
How to use the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF
As a manual lens, adjust sharpness directly on the focus ring. Use your camera's focus magnification for precise focusing. The aperture can be stopped down continuously to f/22. For portraits, use wide apertures such as f/2 to f/4 for maximum bokeh. Mount the lens on a sturdy tripod for optimal sharpness.
Laowa (Venus Optics) is a Chinese manufacturer of specialty lenses, known for innovative technologies such as STF (Smooth Transition Focus) and high-quality macro and wide-angle lenses. The lenses offer excellent value for money and are popular among demanding photographers.
It is a manual telephoto lens with STF technology (Smooth Transition Focus) for Sony E-mount cameras. It is particularly suitable for portrait photography and produces a soft bokeh.
Yes, the lens is compatible with full-frame cameras such as the Sony A7 series as well as APS-C models like the A6xxx series.
The maximum aperture is f/2, the minimum aperture is f/22. The STF technology ensures a soft bokeh.
The lens comes with front and rear caps and a lens hood.
No, the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF is a fully manual lens. Sharpness is adjusted by hand on the focus ring.
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