Deal of the day: Venus Laowa 105mm f/2 Smooth Trans Focus lens for Nikon F-mount is now $220 off





The Venus Laowa 105mm f/2 Smooth Trans Focus (STF) lens for Nikon F-mount is now $220 off (31% off) at Adorama and Amazon and $200 off at B&H.

Additional informaiton on the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF lens can be found at venuslens.net:

The Laowa STF 105mm f/2 is a portrait lens with an apodization filter that gives a more progressive and velvety bokeh than an ordinary lens (STF stands for Smooth Trans Focus). This is the same principle as for the Minolta AF / Sony 135mm f/2.8 [T/4.5] STF and close to that of the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD. The Laowa has the advantage over the Sony of being one EV brighter. Hereafter its main features:

Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens MTF chart:

Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens design:

A few sample photos are available on flickr (via PhotoRumors).