Quick answer
The Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe is a wide-angle macro lens covering 24mm at f/14.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 24mm f/14 macro lens, the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/14.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 27 elements in 19 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.47 m
- Maximum magnification
- 2x
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38mm | 50.2° | 58.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/14.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/14.0.
What is the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 38mm on full frame, with a 50.2° horizontal and 58.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
