Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Cine-Mod [Canon EF Mount]

The Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe in Canon EF mount is a specialist Full Frame macro lens designed for close-up shots that are difficult to achieve with conventional optics. Its 24mm wide-angle field of view, long probe-style barrel and 2:1 maximum magnification allow the camera to move extremely close to small subjects while still retaining a strong sense of surrounding space. The EF mount also makes this version easy to integrate with a broad range of cinema cameras and mirrorless bodies through adapters.

2:1 macro with a wide 24mm field of view

Traditional macro lenses are often longer focal lengths that isolate the subject and compress perspective. The Laowa Probe does the opposite. At 24mm, it can show a tiny subject at up to twice life size while keeping much more of the environment visible. This creates an immersive look that works especially well for food, products, miniature sets, nature, textures and dynamic close-up sequences.

Probe design for unusual camera movement

The lens is approximately 408 mm long and narrows to a front section only about 20 mm in diameter. This allows the operator to push the lens through small openings, move between objects or position the front element extremely close to a subject. At maximum magnification, minimum working distance is approximately 20 mm, while the minimum focusing distance measured from the camera sensor is around 47 cm.

Waterproof front and integrated LED illumination

The front portion of the probe is waterproof and can be used just below the surface of water or in dusty environments. A built-in LED ring light around the front of the lens provides additional illumination for close-up focusing and composition. Because the lens can physically block light when positioned very close to a subject, this integrated light can be particularly useful in tight spaces.

Manual operation from f/14 to f/40

The Laowa Probe is fully manual, with no autofocus or image stabilization. Maximum aperture is f/14 and minimum aperture is f/40. The relatively small aperture helps maintain usable depth of field at extreme magnification, where focus becomes very shallow. The optical design consists of 27 elements in 19 groups and the diaphragm uses seven blades.

Rent the Laowa 24mm f/14 Macro Probe EF at CamCam Rental

CamCam Rental offers specialist macro and cinema lenses for unusual production requirements. The Canon EF version of the Laowa Probe can be used directly on compatible EF-mount cameras and adapted to many mirrorless systems, including Canon RF and Sony E. Availability can be checked online, and our team can help build a complete setup with lighting, support and camera movement accessories for demanding macro sequences.