Exploring objects in SUPER MACRO with the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens.

[@andrewlamberson539]

I have this lens and it is A+. I recently purchased the Adaptalux system specifically for this lens! Works perfectly!! If you can afford it, the NOVOFLEX CASTEL-M FOCUSING RAIL RACK (CASTEL-M) works perfectly with this lens. The settings on the rail match the settings on this lens. Even though I have an automated rail, I find using the Castel-M very enjoyable and easy to use. The calibrations for each click of the rail control are integrated into the rail and are set for f5.6 so you need the precise light from the Adaptalux!

[@Adaptalux]

Glad to hear you're enjoing the lens in combination with the lighting too! I'll certainly take a look at the rail too.

[@PatrickDumas830]

Excellent video Ben. Thank you. Now I'm going to have to break my piggy bank again. :)

[@HelicopterDown]

Would love to see videos on the Aurogon 10-50x if you can! I love your videos and this is a lens I've really been curious seeing more of.

[@nick301]

great video, thanks man!

[@NildoScoop]

I've printed an adapter for the front so i can use a ringflash on the front of the lens.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Great video, nice and tight , thanks

[@cuttwice3905]

What is Cookie Monster doing there? 11:32

[@biancadupont2931]

I wish someone would provide a tutorial on the Laowa close up kit - I bought it and HATE IT .... can't get enough light in and the subjects always look the same. Arogon 10-50 kit.

[@Adaptalux]

I'll add it to the list to try, it's a bit outside of our usual macro at those magnifications but would be interesting the experiment with.

[@cipriandita6406]

Hey, if you can't figure it out, you can always send it to me for Christmas xD

[@biancadupont2931]

@@cipriandita6406 HA typical guy answer

[@cipriandita6406]

@@biancadupont2931 hey, don’t be sexist, I’m also poor haha

[@OUTDOORS55]

You need a LOT of light, and an auto rail for anything higher than 10x. You cam do manual rail if you have a lot of patience and steady hand. But auto will give MUCH better results. It will take a lot of practice to get usable pictures.

[@stephendoggett190]

25mm is too short for an ultra-macro. I even find the MPE65, which is 65mm, too close at 5x.

[@NaturesRealm-ys3im]

40mm at 5x compared to MPE65mm at 41mm at 5X. Almost no difference...

[@Mr1Spring]

boom boom boom sound in the background is annoying