Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe vs Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is faster by 4.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/14.0), letting in more light.
- Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe goes wider (24mm vs 25mm).
- Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro reaches further (25mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe | 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Laowa | Laowa |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 24mm (wider) | 25mm |
| Max aperture | f/14.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Blades | 7 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 19 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 27 | 8 |
| Min focus m | 0.47 | 0.173 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 2.0 | n/a |
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
A slim probe-style macro lens with a very small front end, for getting into tight spaces. It reaches 2x magnification.
Pros
- Slim probe barrel
- 2:1 magnification
- Unique perspective
Cons
- f/14 maximum aperture needs lots of light
- Manual
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
A 25mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is designed for Sony E mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.