Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro L-Mount Lens

The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens is a macro lens from Laowa for Leica L mount, with an f/2.8 aperture. It weighs 400g.

Technical Details

Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens - L - Mount.

The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens is a niche piece of kit, engineered for the extreme close-up photography enthusiast.

It boasts a magnification range of 2.5:1 to 5:1, enabling the capture of subjects in larger than life-size detail.

The lens's minimum focus distance is a mere 6.8" at 5:1 magnification, and with a working distance of 1.6", this wide-angle lens outperforms its longer macro counterparts in terms of depth of field.

The lens's optical design incorporates an extra-low dispersion element to keep chromatic aberrations and colour fringing to a minimum, thus ensuring high clarity and colour accuracy. With its slim, lightweight build, the lens is easy to handle and works well with artificial lighting. Manual focus gives the photographer precise control, and the eight-blade diaphragm ensures smooth bokeh.

Key Features

• Magnification range of 2.5:1 to 5:1
• Minimum focus distance of 6.8" at 5:1 magnification
• Extra-low dispersion element
• Slim, lightweight build
• Manual focus

Designed for full-frame Leica L-mount cameras, this lens does not support infinity focus, as it is optimised exclusively for macro use.

At 2.5:1 magnification, the minimum focus distance extends to 23.4cm with a 4.6cm working distance. The package includes front and rear lens caps, along with a limited 3-year manufacturer warranty.

Its compact design makes it ideal for handheld shooting while providing ample space for lighting setups. Additional resources, such as a user manual, are also included for reference.