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Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe EF Mount Review

Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe

Main Features

  • 24mm Focal Range
  • F14 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 474g / 1.04 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 38mm x 408mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
  • Max Magnification: 2x
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Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Overview


Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitAverage
TravelAverage
StreetGood
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroExcellent

Reasons to Buy Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 2x
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
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CONs
No Autofocus
Hood is not supplied
Pricey


Lens Mount

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has a maximum diameter of 38mm and total length of 408mm. It weighs 474g / 16.7 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (Canon EF mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe vs Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Size and Weight




Focal Range

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has a fixed focal length of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4mm.



Weather Sealings

The Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has a Max Magnification Ratio of 2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m.

Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon MP-E 65mm f2.5 1-5x Macro: 5x - (Compare)
  • Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: 5x - (Compare)
  • Venus 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro: 2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe has a max aperture of F14 and a minimum aperture of F40.

Optical Formula

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's optical formula consists of 27 elements in 19 groups .

Lens Hood

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe doesn't come with a lens hood.

Body Colour

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Lens
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Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
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35mm FF 310 g / 0.68 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 680 g / 1.50 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 270 g / 0.59 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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35mm FF 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Venus
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F14
Min Aperture F40
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 27
Optical Groups 19

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 2X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 474g
Diameter 38mm
Length 408mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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