Laowa FF 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Lens

The Laowa FF 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Lens revolutionized creative macro cinematography as the world's first consumer-grade probe lens. Through its innovative design, featuring a slender tubular probe housing an ultra-wide 24mm lens, it delivers an immersive 'bug-eye' perspective at extreme magnifications. This ground-breaking combination of features, enhanced by a waterproof front barrel, enables cinematographers to capture intimate close-up shots in previously inaccessible spaces, establishing new possibilities for creative exploration.

Key Specifications

• Lens Mount(s):
  
  • Cine-Mod (Geared): Arri PL, Sony E or Canon EF
  • Standard: Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z or L mount
    ** Geared aperture and focus in the Cine-Mod version **
    
• Sensor Coverage: Full Frame
  
• Focal Length (FoV): 24mm (85°)
  
• Maximum Aperture: f/14
  
• Full Probe Lens Length: 40.8cm / 16.06"
  
• Waterproof Depth: 20cm / 7.87"
  
• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 2:1 (2X)
  
• Minimum Working Distance: 2cm / 0.8"
  
• Focus Range: 2:1 macro to infinity
• Weight: 474g / 1.04lbs
  
• Magnification and metric focus scales markings
  

The Probe lens represents a transformative approach to macro imaging through its innovative optical design. Its wide 85° field of view creates an immersive 'bug-eye' perspective while maintaining impressive depth of field at close focusing distances, all while achieving up to 2X magnification for revealing microscopic details. This unique combination of features allows photographers and filmmakers to capture both intricate subject details and environmental context in a single frame - a capability unmatched by conventional macro lenses.

A pioneering design that also features a slender 20mm diameter tip and extended 40cm barrel length, enabling access to confined spaces while maintaining comfortable working distances from subjects. This thoughtful engineering allows creative artists to capture perspectives in locations that would be inaccessible with traditional macro lenses, while the waterproof front barrel section opens up creative possibilities for through-liquid imaging.

Notable features include

• Extended 40cm probe with ultra-slim 20mm tip
• Wide 85º 'Bug Eye' perspective
  
• True 2X macro magnification capabilities
  
• Enhanced depth of field for macro shooting
  
• Full focus range from 2:1 macro to infinity
• Waterproof front barrel for through-liquid creativity
  
• Available in both standard and Cine-Mod versions
  
• Lightweight design at just 474g
  
• Full frame sensor coverage

The Probe lens continues to define new possibilities in creative macro photography and filmmaking. Its unique combination of wide-angle perspective and extreme close-up capabilities makes it invaluable for specialized applications, from revealing microscopic worlds to capturing distinctive product shots. Whether documenting natural phenomena, creating innovative commercial content, or exploring artistic narratives, this versatile lens enables visual artists to achieve perspectives that remain uniquely its own.

Captured with Probe

All That She Breathes

Society of the Snow

The Green Planet (BBC)

Nice View

Gaslit

Life by Ella

Snowfall

Big Little Journeys

Bug-Eye Perspective

Our Laowa 24mm, instead, allows you to focus really close – 2 cm (0.8 in.) @ 2:1 to the subject, showing a great amount of detail and texture. But at the same time, you can enjoy a compelling wide angle 'Bug Eye' view (84.1°) so that more of the background details can be included in the shot. You can easily create a very informative and stunning macro bug-eye perspective that no other lens can do!

© John Hanson

© Jimmy Chan

Shooting in the wild © Jie Ge

2:1 Macro to Infinity focus

Enlarge to 2:1 maximum magnification and reveal details that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It is particularly useful for videographers since both finer details and environmental backgrounds can be captured in one shot.

© Packshot Factory Ltd, London UK

Deep depth of field

The wide angle design also means much greater depth of field at close distances (compared to the telephoto macro lens) so that more background details can now be seen. Being able to focus so close but still have deep depth of field is a BIG advantage for both studio and wildlife photography.

© Jie Ge

© Daphne-Wong

Long, thin & tubular lens barrel

A different design approach to get you closer and into areas never done before. Thanks to the 40 cm long barrel, you can focus really close to the subject but still keep yourself and your camera a reasonable distance away.

Combined with a tiny 20mm lens tip, you can now probe around at a super close focus range without casting a big reflection in your subject, have more space for lighting or have the surrounding shrubbery in front of your view.

From a filmmaking perspective, the Tubular Lens barrel also allows shooting a lot of "slide in" shots through tiny areas. Imagine sliding the lens between candles on your birthday cake or sliding the lens inside a drink bottle.

© Packshot Factory Ltd, London UK

© Macro Room

Waterproof front barrel

In order to bring you an even more exciting perspective and take your photos or video to the next level, we have made the front barrel of the Laowa probe waterproof. The waterproof design also implies that shooting in dusty environments or with fine powders is not going to be a problem anymore.

Full Frame coverage

The Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe can cover both the standard 35mm full frame & Super35 (APS-C) image sensor.

Light to carry

With so many features equipped in one lens? Is this thing going to be as heavy as a big rock? Despite the weird look and long tubular design, the Laowa probe is actually super light and easy to carry. It weighs only 474g (1.04lbs), even lighter than a bottle of Coke.

Normal vs Cine-modified version

Standard Version

Cine-Mod Version

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SPECIFICATIONS

Name	24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
Focal Length	24mm
Max. Aperture	f/14
Angle of View	85°
Format Compatibility	Full Frame
Lens Structure	27 elements in 19 groups
Aperture Blades	7
Min. Focusing Distance	470mm
Min. Working Distance	20mm
Max. Magnification	2x
Focus Mode	Manual Focus
Filter Thread	N/A
Dimensions	Ø38 x 408 mm
Weight	474g
Mounts (Standard Version)	Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z, L mount
Mounts (Cine Version)	Arri PL, Canon EF, Sony E

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