Venus Optics LAOWA 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Venus Mar 2018
Venus Full frame

Venus Optics LAOWA 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 25 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2018, it weighs 400 g. That combination suits macro, street and travel photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-normal prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, macro, close-up. The optical design incorporates 8 elements / 6 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
25mm
Focal
400 g
Weight
Mar 2018
Released
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Good for macrostreettravel
Landscape Documentary Close-up
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
25 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/16
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
8 elements / 6 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.173 m (6.81 inches)
Filter size
0 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount
Dimensions
82 x 65 mm
Weight
400 g (14.11 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
Yes
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Macro, Close-up

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.3% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Venus Optics LAOWA 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Closeup Beetle shot
01 Closeup Beetle shot by Klaus Ficker --Landscape and Nature Photographer--
Black & White Woodlouse
02 Black & White Woodlouse by nimianimages
Surf… [in explore 2026-09-14]
03 Surf… [in explore 2026-09-14] by un safari dans mon jardin
Mantis friend
04 Mantis friend by zialogy
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene melt
05 Butylated Hydroxy Toluene melt by Adri Groot Nuelend
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06 26be0e95-2439-4a03-bb67-d4731a22d734.jpeg by Cometicon
Larve de chrysope
07 Larve de chrysope by un safari dans mon jardin
Psychadelic Eyes - Chrysops Macro
08 Psychadelic Eyes - Chrysops Macro by stephane.gonzalez.photography
Extreme Macro of a Crane Fly (Tipula)
09 Extreme Macro of a Crane Fly (Tipula) by stephane.gonzalez.photography
Neoitamus
10 Neoitamus by Wojciech Grzanka
The Eye of a Moth
11 The Eye of a Moth by harveyatomo
A bright idea
12 A bright idea by orbed
Eristalinus megacephalus
13 Eristalinus megacephalus by un safari dans mon jardin
wasp
14 wasp by Wojciech Grzanka
Meromyza sp.
15 Meromyza sp. by un safari dans mon jardin
Bug
16 Bug by masquesolofotos
A Master's Tool
17 A Master's Tool by masquesolofotos
Weevil
18 Weevil by chappietam
Tiny Fairy Wasp
19 Tiny Fairy Wasp by chappietam
Common green bottle fly
20 Common green bottle fly by Wojciech Grzanka
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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