Lens Summary
Brand: Venus Optics
Also Known As: Laowa 24mm f/14 Macro
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E
Release Date: 2018-08-01
MSRP Price: $1399
Made in: China
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Described as "weird but genius," the Nikon F-mount Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe from Venus Optics is a truly unique lens designed for close-up shooting. Distinguished by its long, slender lens barrel, this macro lens provides a 2:1 maximum magnification with a 1.5' minimum focusing distance and a close 0.8" minimum working distance. Even with such a close working distance, the lens measures 1.3' long, placing you at a comfortable distance to photograph nearby subjects. Also, as a wide-angle lens, greater depth of field is afforded when compared to traditional telephoto macro lenses, which allows for greater detail in the background with less subject isolation.
Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:0.5 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/14 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/40 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 85° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 27 |
| Lens Groups | 19 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
| Special Glass Elements | One extra refractive index element |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.54' / 47 cm |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | N/A |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | Approx. 1.50 x 16.06" / 38 x 408 mm |
| Weight | 1.04 lb / 474 g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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