Venus Optics has just announced the release of the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Apo lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras (MFT) – and macro photographers should be buzzing. Originally created for full frame cameras, the MFT-specific f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Apo lens takes the reproduction ratio to new heights and brings some welcome digital updates. Image 1 of 8 (Image credit: Venus Optics) (Image credit: Laowa / Venus Optics) (Image credit: Laowa / Venus Optics) (Image credit: Laowa / Venus Optics) (Image credit: Laowa / Venus Optics) (Image credit: Laowa / Venus Optics) (Image credit: Laowa / Venus Optics) (Image credit: Laowa / Venus Optics)Laowa has crafted the MFT version of the 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro with the apochromatic (Apo) technology its predecessor benefitted from. The new Laowa MFT macro lens captures minute details crisply (Image credit: Jimmy Chan)Unlike the full frame version of the f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro Apo lens, the new MFT version features electronic contacts. The Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro Apo for MFT goes on sale from February 29 for $449 (approximately £326 / $642).