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Quick answer
The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is a wide-angle macro lens covering 25mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 25mm f/2.8 macro lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 25mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.17 m
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro?
At 25mm this is a wide-angle macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro?
It is a fixed 25mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 25mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 50mm on full frame, with a 39.6° horizontal and 46.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 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.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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