Cine lens No name Laowa Sword 100 mm T2.9 2x Macro for Arri PL mount

The Cine lens No name Laowa Sword 100 mm T2.9 2x Macro in Arri PL mount is a cinema-grade macro lens engineered for professional motion-picture production. It delivers up to 2× magnification with a constant T2.9 aperture, enabling close-focus imaging of small subjects while maintaining controlled depth of field. Built for use on Arri PL-mount cinema cameras, the optic supports detailed product, nature, and scientific cinematography as well as creative shallow-depth portrait and narrative shots.

Advantages

This 100 mm macro cine lens combines high-magnification capability with a cine-style aperture and PL mount compatibility. The T2.9 aperture provides consistent exposure and smoother iris control during pulls, while the 2× magnification enables extreme close-ups with fine detail reproduction. The mechanical design is intended for professional workflows, offering geared focus and aperture rings for follow-focus compatibility and repeatable rack focus performance.

Suitable for

• Product and still-life cinematography requiring extreme close detail
• Nature and scientific filming of small subjects and textures
• Commercial and narrative productions needing shallow depth-of-field macro shots
• Studio and controlled-location shoots with follow-focus systems

Key specifications

• Focal length: 100 mm (prime)
• Maximum aperture: T2.9 (cine-rated)
• Magnification: up to 2× macro
• Mount: Arri PL-compatible mechanical mount
• Focus control: geared focus ring for follow-focus systems
• Aperture control: geared iris ring with cine-style clickless operation
• Designed use: cinema and professional motion-picture applications

How to use

Mount the lens on an Arri PL-compatible camera and secure the mount locking mechanism before powering on the camera. Use the geared focus ring with a follow-focus or by hand to achieve precise focusing at close distances; the 2× magnification requires fine adjustments for sharp detail. Adjust the T2.9 aperture smoothly to control exposure and depth of field; the cine-style iris allows for gradual iris pulls. When shooting macro subjects, use appropriate lighting and diffusion to manage highlights and prevent harsh reflections on small surfaces.

Usage recommendations

For best results in macro cinematography, pair the lens with a stable support (matte box, rails, and tripod or dolly), use controlled lighting and a macro-compatible tripod or clamp for subject stability, and plan focus pulls carefully due to the shallow depth of field at high magnifications.