Laowa Pentax K 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Lens

Key Features

• One Extra Refractive Index Element
• Aperture Range: f/14 to f/40
• Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
• K-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Great Optical Design
• Designed for Close-Up Shooting
• Made of quality materials

The Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Lens - Pentax K features a unique macro lens design and wide-angle 24mm focal length. Characterized by its long, slender lens barrel, this macro lens provides a 2:1 maximum magnification with a 1.5' minimum focusing distance and a close 0.8" minimum working distance. Even with such a close working distance, the lens measures 1.3' long, placing you at a comfortable distance to photograph nearby subjects. Also, as a wide-angle lens, greater depth of field is afforded when compared to traditional telephoto macro lenses, which allows for greater detail in the background with less subject isolation. The manual focus control permits focusing from 1.5' to infinity, and the front of the lens has a built-in LED ring light to aid in focusing at close distances. The optical design includes both extra-low dispersion and extra refractive index elements, which help to suppress chromatic and spherical aberrations for a high degree of clarity, color accuracy, and sharpness. The slim 0.2" diameter of the front of the lens barrel delivers greater opportunities for lighting subjects from the front. The front portion of the lens is waterproof and allows working with subjects just beneath the surface of water or in other dusty or harsh environments.

Excellent Optical Performance

The optical design includes two extra-low dispersion elements that control color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy. One extra refractive index element is also featured, which reduces spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering. The wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Pentax K-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 36mm equivalent focal length. Unique macro lens design offers a greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1.5' and a working distance of just 0.8". The long, tubular lens barrel contributes to producing a distinct bug-eye perspective and, despite the short working distance, the length of the lens barrel places the camera at a comfortable shooting distance. It also features a wide-angle 24mm focal length that affords greater depth of field and more surrounding detail than traditional telephoto macro designs, which tend to isolate subject matter with shallow depth of field. The seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Great Features

The front of the lens is also waterproof, allowing you to comfortably work just under the surface of water or in dusty environments. Slim 0.8" front diameter allows performing unique "slide-in" shots as well as affords a greater range of close-up, inconspicuous shooting opportunities. The smaller front diameter also makes it easier to illuminate close-up subjects from the front. The front of the lens also has a built-in LED ring light, which is powered via a micro-USB port on the barrel, to provide some illumination on close-up subjects for easier focusing. Designed for use as a close-up, macro lens, the manual focus operation also lets you focus at infinity.

Our expert's opinion

The Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Lens - Pentax K is very unique and designed for close-up shooting. Known by its long, slender lens barrel, this macro lens provides a 2:1 maximum magnification with a 1.5' minimum focusing distance and a close 0.8" minimum working distance.