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 E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
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.
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Sony E
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 E mount, so it fits Sony E 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 E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
