Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras.
The Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sony E, Leica L and Nikon Z mounts.
What type of photography is the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Weather-sealed |
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 2x |
| Min focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch |
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| No Autofocus |
| Hood is not supplied |
| Pricey |
Lens Mount
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF has a maximum diameter of 38mm and a total length of 408mm. It weighs 474g / 16.7 oz.
Focal Range
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF has a fixed focal length of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
Weather Sealings
The Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF 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 RF with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF has a Max Magnification Ratio of 2x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m.
Aperture
The Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF features a maximum aperture of F14 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F40. While a maximum aperture of F14 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. Given the wider 24mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. The minimum setting of F40 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF's optical formula consists of 27 elements in 19 groups .
Lens Hood
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF doesn't come with a lens hood.
Body Colour
Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF.
Top Alternatives of Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe RF in Other Lens Mounts
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