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Key Features
- Full Frame/FX Format | F/14 to f/40
- High Depth-of Field Macro Lens
- Magnification: 2:1 to Infinity
- Long Lens Barrel, Small Front Diameter
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.
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Can you use filters or otherwise protect the ...
Can you use filters or otherwise protect the front element. How vulnerable is the front element to damage if I’m sticking this lens into foliage to get insect shots?
In theory the lens can even be immersed in water, though I've not tried it. It's a cool lens, being a wide angle macro. As long as the insects are slow moving, you should get good results. I'm happy with mine, acknowledging the fact that it's manual focus and small maximum aperture, and using it without a tripod would be a total waste of time. I find using Live View gives the best results rather than using the viewfinder.
Date published: 2021-04-09
Where is the lens made?
Where is the lens made?
This lens's country of origin is China.
Date published: 2021-12-12
Will this lens work with the F mount adapter for ...
Will this lens work with the F mount adapter for the Nikon Z6?
Yes this lens can work on the Nikon FTZ adapter for use on the Nikon Z6.
Date published: 2020-03-20
The lens description says, "this macro lens ...
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?
The lens can create a magnification of 2:1 if you place it 0.8inches way from your subject. That being said, the magnification remains constant, you can't increase it like a scope. You can only move closer or further from a subject to make it bigger or smaller, respectively.
Additionally, 0.8" is the closest you can get to something. any closer and the lens won't be able to focus (minimum separation).
Hope this helps.
Date published: 2021-08-24
Does the end of the lens rotate when you turn the ...
Does the end of the lens rotate when you turn the focus ring?
The front of the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens will not rotate as you focus it.
Date published: 2019-09-03
Hi! Can i use this f mount lens on a pocket 6k or ...
Hi! Can i use this f mount lens on a pocket 6k or any ther ef mount camera with an F to EF adapter? Thanks!
Both cameras Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and 6K pro have a Canon EF mount. You can purchase the lens with the camera mount "Canon EF". If you already own a Nikon F-mount version you can use the following lens adaptor Vello Nikon F Lens to Canon EF/EF-S-Mount Camera Lens Adapter
BH #VELACEFNF .
Date published: 2021-06-09
Is this "2×MACRO PROBE"?
Is this "2×MACRO PROBE"?
This lens does offer a Maximum Magnification of 2x with a Macro Reproduction Ratio of 2:1.
Date published: 2019-04-12
Is the aperture automatic? In other words, does ...
Is the aperture automatic? In other words, does it focus wide open and close down to the preset f stop during exposure?
No it is totally manual
Date published: 2019-09-13