The Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro is a specialized macro lens — designed for extreme close-up photography with magnification from 2.5x to 5x.

This lens goes far beyond standard macro, revealing detail invisible to the naked eye.

⚡ Why This Lens?

✔ Extreme 2.5x–5x magnification
✔ Incredible detail and texture capture
✔ Fully manual control for precision shooting
✔ Compact design for macro work
✔ Designed for serious close-up photography

🎯 Who Is This For?

✔ Macro photographers
✔ Product and detail shooters
✔ Scientific / technical imaging
✔ Creative photographers exploring extreme close-ups

This is a highly specialized tool for capturing detail at a microscopic level.

⚖️ How It Compares

✔ Standard macro lenses → 1:1 magnification
✔ This lens → up to 5x magnification
✔ More specialized, requires careful technique

💡 Pro Tip

This lens works best with controlled lighting, a tripod, and precise focusing — ideal for studio-style macro setups.

The most compact and versatile high magnification macro lens.

Full Description:

This lens is optimized for macro shooting between 2.5X – 5X life-size. The lens is specially designed with an extended working distance (45mm at 2.5x & 40mm at 5x) and small lens barrel. This allows sufficient lighting on the object for easier shooting in the field. The lens is much more compact and lighter than other macro lenses. This lens also provides a greater depth of field compared to other extreme macro lenses in the market. The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X is developed for both professional and leisure macro photography, to be used in the field or indoor set-ups. An optional LED Ringlight and Tripod Collar are available for added control and precision operation.

• E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
• One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
• 2.5:1 to 5:1 Magnification
• 6.8" Min. Focus, 1.6" Working Distance
• Manual Focus Operation
• Slim Lens Barrel Design
• 8-Blade Diaphragm