Laowa 25MM f2.8 2.5 - 5x Ultra Macro Sony FE Mount

Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro Overview

Dedicated to extreme close-up imaging, the Sony E-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.

Key Features of the LAOWA 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Sony FE - VE2528FE Macro

• E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
• 2.5:1 to 5:1 Magnification

Magnification

When at 5:1 magnification, the lens has a minimum focusing distance of 17.3cm along with a working distance of 4cm, which affords sufficient room for illuminating your subject. At the 2.5:1 position, a minimum focusing distance of 23.4cm is possible along with a working distance of 4.5cm

Developed for macro photography

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

Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras

Prime 25mm f/2.8 is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 37.5mm equivalent focal length

Wide-angle design

Wide-angle design benefits the high magnification design by providing greater depth of field compared to telephoto or long lens designs

Manual focus operation

Manual focus operation for precise control over focusing distance when working with close-up subjects

One extra-low dispersion element

One extra-low dispersion element greatly reduces chromatic aberrations and colour fringing for improved clarity and colour accuracy

Eight-blade diaphragm

Eight-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality when using shallow depth of field

Slim and lightweight physical design

Especially slim and lightweight physical design is easier to use handheld and offers more room for illuminating close-up subjects