Quick answer
The Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe is a wide-angle macro lens covering 24mm at f/14.0 for the Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 48mm | 41.1° | 48.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 48mm on full frame, with a 41.1° horizontal and 48.5° 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 Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
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