Hireacamera - Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Lens

Our thoughts

'Among the vast array of lenses we offer, one that often stands out for its uniqueness and versatility is the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe Lens. It offers distinctive "bug eye" perspectives that redefine the boundaries of conventional shooting. The Laowa Probe lens presents a visual experience that simply can't be replicated with other lenses.'

Key Features

• Ground-breaking Design: As the world’s first consumer probe lens that focuses from 2:1 macro to infinity, the Laowa 24mm offers a truly one-of-a-kind perspective.
• Superior Depth of Field: Thanks to its wide-angle design, the lens delivers an increased depth of field. This feature is particularly useful at very close distances, enabling you to capture greater background details – something that conventional telephoto macro lenses often lack.
• Exceptional Close Focus: The Laowa 24mm can focus exceptionally close to the subject (as close as 2cm @ 2:1 life-size reproduction), showing an impressive amount of detail and texture.
• Innovative Waterproof Front Barrel: The front barrel of the lens is waterproof, and it's even equipped with an LED ring light at the lens tip. This innovative feature allows you to submerge the lens underwater while keeping the camera out of the water – opening up a realm of creative possibilities like no other lens.
• Lightweight and Compact: Despite its unique, elongated design and the versatility it offers, the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe lens remains lightweight and compact. Weighing in at less than 500g and measuring 408mm long, it's designed to minimise disturbance and maximise the potential of your creative vision.

Unleashing the Full Power of the Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Lens

Being the world’s first consumer lens that allows 2:1 macro to infinity focus with a distinctive "bug eye" perspective, the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe lens is a real game-changer. Full-frame compatible, this lens doesn't just cover standard 35mm; it's equally adept at handling Super 35mm and smaller image sensors.

Where many macro lenses on the market with long focal lengths (ranging from 60mm to 120mm) isolate the subject from its surroundings, the Laowa 24mm, with its extraordinarily close focus of 2cm @ 2:1 life-size reproduction, encourages a harmonious blend of subject and environment. This blend presents a generous 84.1-degree field of view – not only does it open up an entirely new realm of shooting possibilities, but it also provides a greater depth of field, a feature that’s often desired when shooting at very close distances. With this increased depth of field, your images and footage will contain significantly more background details than you'd achieve using a conventional telephoto macro lens.

The front barrel of the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe lens is designed with practicality and innovation in mind. It's not just waterproof; it features an integrated LED ring light at the lens tip. This attribute is invaluable when you're shooting underwater – in pools, streams, or tanks.

The lens' elongated tubular design allows the lens tip to fit into tight spaces while minimising disturbance to the surroundings. This lens lets you maintain a safe distance when shooting certain subjects, like skittish wildlife, and facilitates access to areas that would otherwise be inaccessible with standard macro lens.

Built from 27 individual lens elements arranged in 19 groups, with 7 aperture blades, this lens is not only versatile but also robust.

The Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Lens – A Game-Changer in Your Camera Kit

In a world where the right gear can make or break your creative vision, the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe lens stands out as a revolutionary tool. It opens doors to perspectives and shooting possibilities that are otherwise unattainable with traditional lenses.

From capturing intricate detail with a greater depth of field to producing wide-angle fish-eye perspectives, this lens pushes the boundaries of macro photography and videography. Whether you're shooting a meticulously arranged product shot, an immersive nature documentary, or diving into the depths for underwater footage, the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe lens is an invaluable asset to any camera kit.