Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(DX) Mount cameras.
The Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF2 and Sony E mounts.
What type of photography is the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon F (DX) mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25.
Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 5x |
| Min focus distance of 0.17m / 6.7 inch |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
| Hood is not supplied |
Lens Mount
Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro has a maximum diameter of 82mm and a total length of 65mm. It weighs 400g / 14.1 oz.
Focal Range
Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro has a fixed focal length of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 37.5mm.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 5x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.17m.
Aperture
The Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. Given the wider 25mm 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. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 low-dispersion element.
Lens Hood
Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro doesn't come with a lens hood.
Body Colour
Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro.
Top Alternatives of Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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