Described as "weird but genius," the
PL-mount Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe from Venus Optics is a truly unique lens designed for
close-up shooting. Distinguished by its long, slender lens barrel, this macro
lens provides a 2:1 maximum magnification with a 1.5' minimum focusing distance
and a close 0.8" minimum working distance. Even with such a close working
distance, the lens measures 1.3' long, placing you at a comfortable distance to
photograph nearby subjects. Also, as a wide-angle lens, greater depth of field
is afforded when compared to traditional telephoto macro lenses, which allows
for greater detail in the background with less subject isolation.
 The optical design includes both extra-low dispersion and extra
refractive index elements, which help to suppress chromatic and spherical
aberrations for a high degree of clarity, color accuracy, and sharpness. Manual
focus control permits focusing from 1.5' to infinity, and the front of the lens
has a built-in LED ring light to aid in focusing at close distances. The slim
0.2" diameter of the front of the lens barrel also offers greater
opportunities for lighting subjects from the front. Additionally, the front
portion of the lens is waterproof, and permits working with subjects just
beneath the surface of water or in other dusty or trying environments.
 Unique macro lens design offers a greater-than-life-size 2:1
maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1.5' and a
working distance of just 0.8".
 The long, tubular lens barrel contributes to producing a
distinct bug-eye perspective and, despite the short working distance, the
length of the lens barrel places the camera at a comfortable shooting distance.
 Wide-angle 24mm focal length affords greater depth of field and
more surrounding detail than traditional telephoto macro designs, which tend to
isolate subject matter with shallow depth of field.
 Optical design includes two extra-low dispersion elements that
control color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater
clarity and color accuracy. One extra refractive index element is also
featured, which reduces spherical aberrations and distortion for improved
sharpness and accurate rendering.
 Slim 0.8" front diameter allows performing unique
"slide-in" shots as well as affords a greater range of close-up,
inconspicuous shooting opportunities. The smaller front diameter also makes it
easier to illuminate close-up subjects from the front.
 The front of the lens is also waterproof, allowing you to
comfortably work just under the surface of water or in dusty environments.
 The front of the lens also has a built-in LED ring light, which
is powered via a micro-USB port on the barrel, to provide some illumination on
close-up subjects for easier focusing.
 Designed for use as a close-up, macro lens, the manual focus
operation also lets you focus at infinity.
 Seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
 Venus Optics 24mm Specs
   |  Focal
Length  |   24mm  | Â
  |  Lens
Mount  |   ARRI
PL Â | Â
  |  Format  |   Full
Frame  | Â
  |  Maximum
F-Stop  |   f/14  | Â
  |  Minimum
F-Stop  |   f/40  | Â
  |  Diagonal
Angle of View  |   Full
Frame: 85°  | Â
  |  Minimum
Focus Distance from Image Plane  |   1.54'
/ 47 cm  | Â
  |  Optical
Design  |   27
Elements in 19 Groups  | Â
  |  Iris
Blades  |   7  | Â
  |  Front
Diameter  |   20 mm  | Â
  |  Filter
Thread  |   None  | Â
  |  Focus
Scales  |   None  | Â
  |  Electronic
Communication  |   No  | Â
  |  Maximum
Magnification Ratio  |   1:0.5  | Â
  |  Dimensions
(W x H) Â | Â Â 1.50
x 1.50" / 38 x 38 mm  | Â
  |  Length  |   1.34'
/ 408 mm  | Â
  |  Weight  |   1.0 lb
/ 474.0 g  | Â
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