The Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens from Venus Optics is a truly unique and innovative lens, designed for extreme close-up photography and videography. Distinguished by its slender, long barrel, this macro lens provides a remarkable 2:1 maximum magnification with a 1.5-foot minimum focusing distance, allowing you to capture subjects in exceptional detail. The lens also boasts a close working distance of just 0.8 inches, enabling you to photograph even the smallest subjects while maintaining a comfortable shooting position. Despite its short working distance, the long tubular design ensures you can work at a safe distance from the subject.
This wide-angle 24mm lens offers a greater depth of field compared to telephoto macro lenses, allowing for more background detail and less subject isolation. The optical design incorporates two extra-low dispersion elements and one extra-refractive index element, effectively reducing chromatic aberrations and spherical distortions. This ensures high clarity, color accuracy, and sharpness in your images and videos.
Designed with videographers in mind, the cine-mod version of the lens features integrated gears on both the aperture and focus rings, making it easy to use with a follow focus system. Additionally, the lens has a built-in LED ring light at the front, powered via a micro-USB port, which provides illumination for close-up subjects and aids in focusing.
The front portion of the lens is waterproof, making it ideal for working in challenging environments such as underwater or dusty locations. With its unique design and features, the Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens offers an exceptional tool for capturing high-quality close-up imagery in a wide variety of settings.
Features:
- 2:1 maximum magnification for exceptional close-up detail
- 1.5′ minimum focusing distance and 0.8″ working distance for extreme close-up shooting
- Wide 24mm focal length provides greater depth of field compared to telephoto macro lenses
- Two extra-low dispersion elements and one extra-refractive index element for reduced chromatic and spherical aberrations
- Slim 0.8″ front diameter for unique “slide-in” shots and better lighting control
- Waterproof front allows use in underwater or dusty environments
- Built-in LED ring light for improved focus at close distances
- Cine-mod design with integrated gears for aperture and focus rings, suitable for follow focus systems
- Manual focus operation, allowing focus from 1.5′ to infinity
Specifications:
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Focal Length | 24mm |
Maximum Magnification | 2:1 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 1.5′ (0.45m) |
Minimum Working Distance | 0.8″ (2cm) |
Lens Elements | 13 elements in 10 groups |
Extra-Low Dispersion Elements | 2 |
Extra-Refractive Index Element | 1 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 (rounded) |
Front Diameter | 0.8″ (20mm) |
Autofocus Type | Manual focus only |
Waterproof Design | Yes (front of lens) |
Built-in LED Ring Light | Yes, powered via micro-USB port |
Weight | 1.2 lb (520g) |
Lens Length | 1.3′ (39cm) |
Cine-Mod Features | Integrated aperture and focus gears |
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