Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe § 03 Head to head
Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe vs Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be
Laowa 24mm f/14 is 594 g lighter. Laowa 24mm f/8 is 1.6 stops brighter maximum aperture.
The Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe is a 24mm f/14 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be is a 24mm f/8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe 
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Key differences
Why is the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be?
- 594 g lighter (474 g vs 1068 g)
- 99 mm shorter (408 mm vs 507 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.47 m vs 0.52 m)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be better than the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe?
- 1.6 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/8 vs f/14)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 7)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.47 m.
- landscape For landscape photography, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe has the edge: it is 594 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe has the edge: it is 594 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe has the edge: it is 594 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe has the edge: it is 594 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe | Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/14 | f/8 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/40 | f/40 |
| Lens type | Macro prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 474 g (1.04 lbs) ◆ | 1068 g |
| Dimensions | 38 mm (diameter) x 408 mm (length) | 507 x 30.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.47 m (18.5 inches) ◆ | 0.52 m |
| Maximum magnification | 2:1 | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Waterproof front barrel | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (manual) | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 27 elements in 19 groups | 34 elements / 25 groups |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Pentax K, PL | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
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Size
- A · Venus
- B · Venus
- 408 × 38 mm
- 507 × 30.4 mm
The Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be is 99 mm longer and 594 g heavier than the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe.
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Sample frames
Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be opens to f/8, against f/14 on the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe, 1.6 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be?
- The Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe weighs 474 g, 594 g less than the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be (1068 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be?
- The Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe focuses down to 0.47 m, against 0.52 m for the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be.
- Do the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe and the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.47 m.
- Is the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe or the Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe has the edge: it is 594 g lighter to carry.
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