Venus Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe
This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 24 mm and a maximum aperture of f/14. Released in 2018, it weighs 474 g. That combination suits macro, landscape and architecture photography.
It is a unique macro prime lens designed for full-frame cameras across multiple mounts, including Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Pentax K, and ARRI PL. Its distinctive design features a long, slender barrel that allows photographers and videographers to capture perspectives not possible with traditional macro lenses. The lens offers a 2:1 maximum magnification ratio, enabling detailed close-up shots. The front barrel is waterproof, allowing for creative underwater compositions. Additionally, the lens is equipped with a built-in LED ring light at the tip, providing illumination for subjects in challenging lighting conditions. Its wide-angle focal length combined with macro capabilities makes it ideal for capturing environmental context alongside detailed subjects, making it a valuable tool for creative professionals in various fields.
- f/14
- Aperture
- 24mm
- Focal
- 474 g
- Weight
- Sep 2018
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Macro prime lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 24 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Pentax K, PL
- Maximum aperture
- f/14
- Minimum aperture
- f/40
- Aperture ring
- Yes (manual)
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7
- Optical construction
- 27 elements in 19 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.47 m (18.5 inches)
- Maximum magnification
- 2:1
- Dimensions
- 38 mm (diameter) x 408 mm (length)
- Weight
- 474 g (1.04 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Waterproof front barrel
- Usage
- macro, creative
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.1% of the frame width
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