Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro FF Lens

Designed for extreme close-up photography, the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro FF Lens is a specialized optic that delivers exceptional magnification in a compact, user-friendly form factor. With a magnification range of 2.5:1 to 5:1, this lens empowers photographers to capture intricate details and textures at a level far beyond the capabilities of traditional macro lenses.

Key Specifications

• Lens Mount(s): Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z or L mount
  
• Sensor Coverage: Full Frame
  
• Focal Length (FoV): 25mm (10.3°)
  
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  
• Aperture Blades: 8-blade
  
• Focus Type: Manual
  
• Maximum Magnification: 5X
  
• Focus Range: 2.5:1 - 5:1 (no infinity focus)
  
• Working Distance:
  
  • 5X : 40mm / 1.6"
    
  • 2.5X : 45mm / 1.8"
    
• Filter Thread: N/A
  
• Dimensions: Ø65 x 82mm / Ø2.55 x 3.23"
  
• Weight: 400g / 14.11oz

** Optional Front LED Ring Light - available via special request **

The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro distinguishes itself through its thoughtful design, which addresses common challenges associated with extreme macro photography. The lens' extended working distance of 40mm at 5X and 45mm at 2.5X provides ample space for lighting and manoeuvring, ensuring optimal illumination of the subject. This increased clearance, combined with the diminutive barrel size, minimizes visible reflections and shadows that can interfere with macro compositions.

Despite its compact dimensions, the lens delivers outstanding optical performance. The carefully engineered optical design, which incorporates 8 elements in 6 groups along with an extra-low dispersion element, yields exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness and minimal chromatic aberrations. The result is a high degree of clarity and colour fidelity, allowing the lens to capture even the most intricate details with precision.

Another advantage of the Laowa 25mm lens wide-angle design is its extended depth of field compared to telephoto macro lenses. This characteristic facilitates more forgiving focus placement when working at the high 2.5-5X magnifications, where depth of field is inherently shallow.

Notable features include

• Extraordinary 2.5X-5X magnification range
  
• Extended working distance for practical lighting
  
• Enhanced depth of field through wide-angle design
  
• Exceptionally compact and lightweight
  
• Superior corner-to-corner sharpness
  
• Slender barrel for improved subject access
  
• ED element for chromatic aberration control

This specialized optic excels in revealing microscopic worlds otherwise invisible to standard macro lenses. Its combination of practical working distance and exceptional optical performance makes it particularly valuable for scientific documentation, artistic exploration of minute textures, and technical applications requiring extreme magnification. From intricate insect details to material analysis, this lens delivers extraordinary magnification capabilities in a remarkably portable package.

REAL WORLD USE

A showcase of what can be created due to the unique features of the lens:

2.5-5X magnification
Small and light lens barrel
Extended working distance
Wide view for greater focus depth
Superb optical performance

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