Described as "weird but genius," the Canon EF-mount Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Canon EFfrom Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Canon EFis 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.

The optical design includes both extra-low dispersion and extra refractive index elements, which help to suppress chromatic and spherical aberrations for a high degree of clarity, color accuracy, and sharpness. Manual focus control permits focusing from 1.5' to infinity, and the front of the lens has a built-in LED ring light to aid in focusing at close distances. The slim 0.8" diameter of the front of the lens barrel also offers greater opportunities for lighting subjects from the front. Additionally, the front portion of the lens is waterproof, and permits working with subjects just beneath the surface of water or in other dusty or trying environments.

Full-Frame Format | F/14 to f/40    High Depth-of Field Macro Lens    Magnification: 2:1 to Infinity    Long Lens Barrel, Small Front Diameter    Manual Focus, Manual Aperture Ring    Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements    One Extra Refractive Index Element    Min. Focus: 1.5'; Working Distance: 0.8"    Built-In LED Ring Light, Micro-USB Power    Waterproof Front Lens Barrel

Wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 38.4mm equivalent focal length.

Unique macro lens design offers a greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1.5' and a working distance of just 0.8".

The long, tubular lens barrel contributes to producing a distinct bug-eye perspective and, despite the short working distance, the length of the lens barrel places the camera at a comfortable shooting distance.

Wide-angle 24mm focal length affords greater depth of field and more surrounding detail than traditional telephoto macro designs, which tend to isolate subject matter with shallow depth of field.

Optical design includes two extra-low dispersion elements that control color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy. One extra refractive index element is also featured, which reduces spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.

Slim 0.8" front diameter allows performing unique "slide-in" shots as well as affords a greater range of close-up, inconspicuous shooting opportunities. The smaller front diameter also makes it easier to illuminate close-up subjects from the front.

The front of the lens is waterproof, allowing you to comfortably work just under the surface of water or in dusty environments.

The front of the lens also features a built-in LED ring light, which is powered via a micro-USB port on the barrel, to provide some illumination on close-up subjects for easier focusing.

Designed for use as a close-up, macro lens, the manual focus operation also lets you focus at infinity.

Seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do I need a Slider to use the lens?

A: You don't necessarily need a macro slide but would greatly improve image quality and precise positioning.

Q: 2. To use on the Blackmagic Cinema Pocket 4k, what adapter would be recommended? Metabones? Viltrox? .64? .71?

A: Due to the BMPCC4K having a MFT-sensor with a 2x crop factor, the closest to getting this lens to its original field of view would be the 0.64x, making this approximately a 30mm lens. The 0.71x would give you an approximate focal length/angle of view equivalent to a 34mm. What's recommended would depend on your desired outcome; for example, if you desire crisper detail, the 0.71x would have less compression of detail but offer a narrower view.

Q: 3. What is the hyper focal distance at F14 and F40? I use a Canon 90D.

A: The hyperfocal distance of the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Canon EF at f/14 would be 3.94 feet (1.2 meters). At f/40, the hyperfocal distance would be 17.17 inches (436mm).

Q: 4. I have both a Nikon D800 and a Canon Rebel T7I. You sell adapters to convert one to the other, so which lens mount should I get and which adapter so the lens could technically work on either?

A: There are only adapters going from Nikon F to a Canon EOS body such as the FotodioX Pro Lens Mount Adapter for Nikon F Lens to Canon EF-Mount Camera, B&H # FOPCEANF. That being said you can go with the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Nikon F for your D800 and adapt to the T7i when needed. https://bhpho.to/2k1eTpP https://bhpho.to/2lVBp3X

Q: 5. Will this lens work with the F mount adapter for the Nikon Z6?

A: Yes this lens can work on the Nikon FTZ adapter for use on the Nikon Z6.

Q: 6. What's the difference between Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Sony FE Probe Macro Manual Lens Cine-Mod and the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Lens for Sony E / FE?

A: The “Cine-mod” version, with standard gear focus and aperture rings, is specifically designed for videography purposes--it includes a variable-output Control cable and rugged aluminum carry case.

Q: 7. What is the white cord with a switch used for? One end is micro-usb, the other side I’m not familiar with.

A: The cable for powering the LED's and the other end goes into a battery brick.

Q: 8. Will this integrate well via FS5 or FS7 with a Metabones adapter?

A: Works fine with my Metabones.

Q: 9. What’s the best set up for the Panasonic S1H? Should I get the Canon EF model and use an adapter?

A: Being that the lens is fully manual, you can use either the Canon EF, Nikon F or Pentax K model with the appropriate Leica L mount adapter.

Q: 10. The lens description says, "this macro lens provides a 2:1 maximum magnification with a 1.5' minimum focusing distance and a close 0.8" minimum working distance" Is this .8" working distance the working distance at all magnifications or only at the 2:1 magnification? If the working distance varies with the magnification, what is the working distance at a magnification of 1:1? And at 1:4?

A: The 1.5' is measured from the sensor. At 1.3' long that put the lens right up next to the subject your shooting.