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Size: Nikon F Mount
Features
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- 2.5:1 to 5:1 Magnification
- 6.8" Min. Focus, 1.6" Working Distance
Description
Dedicated to extreme close-up imaging, the Nikon F-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.
Brand: LAOWA
Focal Length Description: 25 mm
Lens Type: Macro
Compatible Mountings: Nikon F
Camera Lens Description: 25 month
Product Dimensions: 5.04 x 8.58 x 5.28 inches
Item Weight: 1 pounds
Item model number: VE2528N
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: April 13, 2018
Manufacturer: Laowa
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Size: Canon EF Mount
Regarding Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra-Macro Lens: The first thing I noticed was that there are no electronic contacts on the base of the lens, so the lens can't talk to the camera at all! This is a really cheaply constructed lens. The next thing I (as a long time pro photographer) notice, is that in order to shoot at f/11 at 1/250th in broad, sunny daylight at noon, you have to have your ISO set to 1600. What this tells me is that the apertures marked on the lens are not even close to accurate. If this was really f/11 my ISO in noon daylight ought to be around 160, not 1600! So you will either need considerably more light than the noon sun, or you will have grainy shots, on all your shots. Next, this lens is a super close macro lens, so close that if you had a wasp to photograph, he would not even fit in the frame, at your widest zoom. This can be good, if you want just super small things, but you should understand that this is almost a micro lens. Because it is so close-up, your depth of field at f/16 is only about the thickness of a single grain or salt. This is to be expected for such a super-macro lens, but again, for most people this will be too small and too difficult to work with. The biggest two issues are stated above but I'll say them again, the f-numbers on the lens are wrong and exaggerated to make it sound like it has good low light capabilities, it most certainly does not! They could have included a nice little diode ring light that they make for this lens, but they did not, and I can't actually find anywhere to buy it. But you could greatly use it on every shot with this lens. f/2.8 is more like f/11 and f/16 is really about f/128, and because there are no electronic contacts, you don't get to view things through the lens' maximum aperture, you have to view through whatever tiny iris opening you have dialed-in... so the low light capabilities really suck- you could say the lens only works in bright daylight. Another thing that sucks is no vibration reduction whatsoever, again, as I said, this is a cheap-built lens. I will say that the optics (if you dial in an ISO above 1600) are capable of some nicely focused images, though the depth-of field is very shallow even at the smallest apertures. An imperfect lens, but it still has some usefulness if you know enough about photography to work within its limited feature set. I've included a close-up of part of a small feather, this was shot at the widest zoom, so you can get closer, but you can't go wider. It only focuses out to about two or 3 inches, maximum. So now you know what this lens is about. I think I've stated all the information you need, to know if this lens will work for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021 by Mr. Pixel Mr. Pixel
Size: Nikon F Mount
I have had fun exploring the world of macro photography, using a 60mm and 100mm macro lens, as well as extension tubes... but this lens gets you so much closer without needing to combo anything. The downside is the subject in frame is not the only thing closer. You are always going to be around an inch or less from your subject so living creatures are difficult to snap photos of in focus. You can narrow the aperture to make the field of view bigger but then you lose a lot of light and have to keep the shutter open longer to compensate, or increase your ISO... or both. Lots of juggling. I bought the ring light made specifically for this lens on ebay(only place I can find it currently) and it helped tremendously but not sure I'll do much free hand photography with this lens. The two images attached are my first attempts at focus stacking with this particular lens. The body shot of the stinkbug is 45 images stacked and the head is 25 images stacked. It makes since at this level of magnification why the pros are shooting over 100 images, because as you can see I neglected some spots and thus it isn't sharp from front to back. That being said... if you stack it enough, this lens will put out some super sharp images. You can even do it without a focus rail because of how stiff the focus ring is on the lens. It turns smooth but is very stiff so that you can make tiny adjustments. I'll probably still keep using the focus rail I have anyway but it is nice knowing that the focus ring isn't going to slip at all. The lens is also entirely manual but for this level of photography auto-focus wouldn't really be beneficial anyway.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021 by Zack Parrish Zack Parrish
Size: Nikon F Mount
This is my first macro lens and I'm new to the macro scene. I was hesitant to buy at first because of a lack of reviews, but decided to try it out anyways. Build quality is surprisingly sturdy. It's arguably the best built of any other lens I have. Very tight tolerances. Macro at this scale has a learning curve, and this lens is completely manual. This means you adjust aperture manually and need a focus rail for focus stacking on anything. Manual is preferred at this magnification, personally. I didn't know how to use it properly at first, and had to invest in more gear (ie a focus rail/macro slider, very sturdy tripod, third hand clips) to get results I was happy with. Once I figured this thing out, it was able to produce incredible shots. I'm using mine with a full frame DSLR. A crop sensor DSLR would definitely increase magnification. If you're looking for something to wander the wilderness with, this might be a bit hard to work with due to the shallow depth of focus. At this level of magnification it's incredibly thin and you need to get very close to your subject at 1:1 magnification. In the attached photo, I took this in a studio environment with a completely static subject. But if you need EXTREME macro that's on par with a low power microscope, this is your lens. When taking your shots, try to keep your light sources BEHIND the eye of the lens; it catches a nasty glare otherwise. I also recommend using good lighting and a sturdy base for your subject, very subtle movement can still cause blur. You will absolutely need a delayed or remote shutter. All of the aforementioned issues are based on user performance, and not the gear itself. This is some fantastic glass, you just need to use it right. Gear used in this shot: Nikon D850 + this lens Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2 XPRO Ball Head CamerePlus MFR-180mm Precision 4-way macro slider Generic remote shutter Neewer Metal Bi-Color Dimmable 660 LED (x2)
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019 by Brian Brian