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 Sony A 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 Sony A mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro specifications
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 25mm | 71.5° | 81.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 38mm | 51.3° | 60° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A 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 APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 38mm on full frame, with a 51.3° horizontal and 60° 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 Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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