Venus Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro : Specifications and Opinions

Venus Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro, front

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The Venus Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro is a macro lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2018. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 435 €;

18 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

Canon RF: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Canon RF.

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Nikon Z: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Nikon Z.

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sony.

Pentax: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Pentax.

Specifications
Focal lenght	25 mm
Angle of view	81.8°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	8
Lenses/Groups	8 elements in 6 groups
Min. focus distance	0.17 meters
Reproduction ratio	5.00x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters
Lens hood	No
Weather sealing	No
Weight	400 g
Dimensions	65 x 82 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Ema49

sent on 21 Marzo 2023

Pros: Construction, materials, sharpness, bokeh, weight, price

Cons: Use limited to super-enthusiasts with great patience (and time available)

Opinion: Purchased with dedicated Laowa ring flash, after the first shots I had decided to send it back to Amazon. The advice and encouragement of a forumer led me to keep it. It is cheap, but it is absolutely necessary a sturdy tripod, a good head (I have Sirui MT 2204 with dedicated head), a good sled (better if excellent, I have Nisi, but I will have to change it). Forget about photos on the fly, it is a lens whose depth of field is zero and for which the maf, in unprogrammed photos, should be performed approaching or moving away from the subject that, with RR from 2.5 to 5X, will be only a few cm away from the front lens ... The ring flash that Laowa provides with the addition of about sixty euros, is highly discouraged: although tightened with force, it falls continuously and must also be connected to a power bank; In addition it has all the drawbacks of the ring fingers. Needless to specify that the lens is useless except for macros with the specified RR. That said, in his specific field, he has no comparison; perhaps the Canon, which still costs three times. The amazing bokek, the sharpness above all suspicion and the all-metal construction, make it an indispensable must for fans of extreme macro (and patience). The rating is 9.5, but only because the front cap is just a... cork, identical to that of oil bottles, otherwise I would have given a nice 10.

Llnp

sent on 01 Marzo 2023

Pros: Sharpness and precision of the lens, metal construction as laowa always does which I love.

Cons: It depends on how much you want to push yourself in the macro, very difficult lens to use but you have to have absolute patience in the setting.

Opinion: Lens that is a wonder, super specific, I used it a lot, you have to have infinite patience in certain situations but also from this point of view I do not have problems because it is a subjective thing, for me patience is a normal thing moreover on something that I am passionate about as the macro becomes normal. I say this because those who do not have patience in my opinion should not opt for a similar lens, at most on the laowa 100mm, really good. I use it on a nisi sled, with Benro rack and pinion head, a WOW head, Benro stand. For handheld shots use (VENUS OPTICS KX800 FLEXIBLE MACRO TWIN FLASH) with the necessary speakers made especially for this external flash. The results, however, obtained with this lens are a really incredible thing, it will be that I never feel bad with any lens in general so I always like everything but if you have an unbridled passion then this lens is for you. If you like it but have no patience then it's not for you. I love it as my laowa 100mm equally. In any case you have to do focusa stacking for force if not, you do not get anything out of it practically, then buy the programs due to join the photos(precisely I use helicon focus)

Jimimercury

sent on 05 Ottobre 2021

Pros: Sharp, precise

Cons: It should be used with full knowledge of the facts, otherwise it is better to let it go

Opinion: I'm a big fan of macro, and I bought this lens to get closer to the focus stacking technique. Forget the single shot, this lens can only be used with this technique, and with the magnification ratio that this lens has the smallest micrometric movement can ruin a whole series of shots. If well used by great satisfaction, sharpness top and colors and blurred beautiful

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