Dedicated to extreme close-up imaging, the Leica L-mount Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro from Venus Optics is a specialized macro lens for photographing subjects at magnifications greater than life-size. Operating within a 2.5:1 to 5:1 range, this lens has a minimum focus distance of just 6.8" at the 5:1 magnification along with a comfortable 1.6" working distance. This range is benefitted by the wide-angle focal length, too, in order to achieve greater depth of field compared to long focal length macro lenses. Complementing the close-up capabilities, the optical design incorporates one extra-low dispersion element to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for a high degree of clarity. Additionally, distinguishing itself from other macro lenses, this 25mm f/2.8 is characterized by its notably sleek and lightweight design for easier handling and more room to work with artificial lighting.
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Key Features
- L-Mount/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- 2.5:1 to 5:1 Magnification
Dedicated to extreme close-up imaging, the Leica L-mount Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro from Venus Optics is a specialized macro lens for photographing subjects at magnifications greater than life-size. Operating within a 2.5:1 to 5:1 range, this lens has a minimum focus distance of just 6.8" at the 5:1 magnification along with a comfortable 1.6" working distance. This range is benefitted by the wide-angle focal length, too, in order to achieve greater depth of field compared to long focal length macro lenses. Complementing the close-up capabilities, the optical design incorporates one extra-low dispersion element to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for a high degree of clarity. Additionally, distinguishing itself from other macro lenses, this 25mm f/2.8 is characterized by its notably sleek and lightweight design for easier handling and more room to work with artificial lighting.
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Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro Overview
Prime 25mm f/2.8 is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 37.5mm equivalent focal length.
Specifically developed for macro photography, this lens is designed for use within a 2.5:1 to 5:1 magnification range for producing greater-than-life-size imagery. This lens does not offer infinity focus.
When at 5:1 magnification, the lens has a minimum focusing distance of 6.8" along with a working distance of 1.6", which affords sufficient room for illuminating your subject. At the 2.5:1 position, a minimum focusing distance of 9.2" is possible along with a working distance of 1.8".
Wide-angle design benefits the high magnification design by providing greater depth of field compared to telephoto or long lens designs.
Manual focus operation for precise control over focusing distance when working with close-up subjects.
One extra-low dispersion element greatly reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Eight-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality when using shallow depth of field.
Especially slim and lightweight physical design is easier to use handheld and offers more room for illuminating close-up subjects.
Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro Specs
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Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro Reviews
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What is the minimum working distance and what ...
What is the minimum working distance and what zoom can you get at it?
The Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens for Leica L has a minimum focus distance of 6.8" with a fixed focal length of 25mm.
Date published: 2023-09-04
Will this work with Nikon D7500 crop senor
Will this work with Nikon D7500 crop senor
Yes, it will work with a crop sensor (Nikon DX format), but its magnification is increased from 2.5-5 to about 3.6-7.5. I use it with my D500, also DX format. Because it has such high magnification, it has very narrow depth of field, so it is a major challenge to use this lens unless you use a macro rail and focus stacking. Using it on a DX body is even more problematic, since the magnification is even higher.
Date published: 2020-03-04
Is there a focus ring on this lens to manually ...
Is there a focus ring on this lens to manually focus? I'm seeing confusing statements about the requirement of moving the camera to focus.
There is a ring that will extend the lens from out from 2.5-5x magnification. This is a prime/ fixed 25mm lens. It does not have a “focus” ring that you would find on a traditional zoom lens. You would have to move the camera to find your area of focus. This lens is best paired with a macro rail and tripod for that reason.
Date published: 2022-05-16
I know Venus Optics has a CanonFE to Micro 4/3s ...
I know Venus Optics has a CanonFE to Micro 4/3s adapter on their website and B&H don't appear to have in their catalog. Would ANY generic adapter (such as https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1413074-REG/fotodiox_eos_mft_lens_mount_adapter_for.html) work with this lens?
Yes, any EF to MFT adapter will work.
Date published: 2021-01-12
Does the focus ring move outward with the lens as ...
Does the focus ring move outward with the lens as it extends?
Yes, the focus ring on the Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens for Canon RF
move outward with the lens as it extends.
Date published: 2022-03-18
Will this fit 1971 Nikon F2?
Will this fit 1971 Nikon F2?
Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens for Nikon F can be used on an old manual Nikon film camera such as the F2.
Date published: 2022-11-09
Says this lens is compatible with Nikon Z ...
Says this lens is compatible with Nikon Z cameras. Is it compatible with a Nikon d3s with f -mount?
Unfortunately, the Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens for Nikon Z is not compatible with Nikon F mount cameras like the Nikon d3s.
Date published: 2025-01-09
Would this lens work on my Nikon D3400 body and ...
Would this lens work on my Nikon D3400 body and would you recommend a focus rail even with a solid tripod?
The lens will mount. You will have no exposure metering so a separate light meter or a lot of trial and error exposure adjustments will be necessary.
A focus trail is HIGHLY recommended. At high degrees of magnification control of small camera movements is essential.
Date published: 2019-06-07