DPReview TV: Laowa 24mm F14 Probe Lens Field Test

[@philg6757]

Is that a Laowa 14mm F14 Macro Probe lens in your pocket or are you just happy to see me Chris.

[@rickdeckard7098]

My guess is its probeably a lens.

[@AhpgZfoc4s]

Laowa's products never cease to amaze and not in the bad way that so many niche releases do. It's the world turned upside down when Sigma and a boutique Chinese company are where the most interesting lens development is at.

[@6rimR3ap3r]

AhpgZfoc4s I'm so happy with my Laowa 9mm f/2.8. On APS-C that's as wide-angle as I could wish without any signs of fisheye. Hopefully Laowa will continue high-quality niche products.

[@chazcov08]

Did you notice the fish in the lower left at 6:30?

[@mavacador]

Good eye

[@ilikefishbro8148]

Easily

[@Forge_1]

Wow do you have a lens in your eyes?? Like a fisheye lens

[@stevenisepic1]

@@Forge_1 that's a good one😂

[@abigailsockeye1586]

Lube that baby up and do the review everyone wants to see.

[@AndrewPowerTower]

It would be an interesting challenge to use this for street photography!

[@stevess7777]

Andrew Power It looks like you could actually build it into an actual gun frame too. Shutter release as the "trigger" and done. Just don't get shot by the cops though!

[@DarrylUK]

...toilet shot... cut to inserting into Jordan's mouth... Great review, I can't imagine it's something I'd ever consider. I feel for macro I'd still personally prefer the slight telephoto and large aperture look that you mentioned at the end. I do like the fact that it's waterproof at the end though, I think that's a bigger differentiation from regular macro lenses. I know someone who takes pictures inside their fish tank (of coral, fishes etc). It's one thing using something like a 80MM macro through glass, but another actually inserting the probe into the tank for wide angle macros. I could see that being very cool.

[@musicelect]

I never even thought of anything dirty until Chris brought it up. Thanks Chris.

[@makatron]

With a motorized slider this would be amazing for video production with some trippy movements.

[@TechLineHD]

Awesome review! Can't wait for the next video, guys! Really engaging content

[@seanimal3]

Aliens give it a 10/10

[@RodrigoPolo]

Can you make a video of the elements on min 9:12 and how you create test shots with it?

[@robbyatmaja6896]

When i need an enlightening photographic equipment reviews i go to Chris and Jordan's or Tony's or Chris Winter etc... But when I'm on silly mode, i go to Kai's... Great video as usual guys!

[@808islandlife_HI]

Man, I thought you and Jordan were close, but you named you kid after Kai 😊

[@CaptainSixBySix]

That awkward moment when your child calls Jordan the "bloody producer".

[@BenjaminSandness]

TFW your beard matches your shorts and your hair matches your shirt.

[@skakdosmer]

I think you're Wong.

[@ThePorscheGTO]

LUL Kai

[@808islandlife_HI]

Hmm, possibly. Let me take another Lok at the video.

[@SloggerVlogger]

And there was me thinking I'm the only one using an asparagus rubber band lol

[@z_yt_96]

There’s a ring of leds around the front lens specifically for low light, that USB port is to plug in the power and controller for it

[@Penguins247]

Interesting review. One question - can you adjust the power setting of the LEDs?

[@christianschmeer]

The shot at 4:45 has some dirt in the footage. Is this sensor dirt or was the lens contaminated?

[@CapScreenplay]

Does anyone know what is causing that strange IS effect on the filming camera around 11:00? The camera seems to want to follow the movements of his head in a very mechanical way.

[@CristianGeelen]

'insert the lens'. 😂 😂 😂

[@AnPrionsaBeag]

$1500 is a lot though.

[@jalendvenn7990]

Wow, I was expecting it to be like a few hundred😂

[@tolga1cool]

Especially for the rather... Not so impressive image quality

[@jalendvenn7990]

tolga1cool Yeah, its a very niche lens. Im not sure they will make too much on it, but its very interesting😂

[@sylvainpaquette6132]

At this price I would expect better IQ or at this IQ I would expect lower price.

[@Pro1er]

$1,500US is way too much, I'll wait for the Chinese version...oh, wait!

[@hermannmaier]

Got an old m42 or m39 repro lens with 3 or more extension tubes: pretty much the same thing. A lot of fun, very unique perspectives, endless opportunities to let your playfulness run amok.

[@peteT269]

Just don't use in public in the USA (unless you want to be shot by the police).

[@AG.Floats]

Ahh good ol paranoia

[@richdt]

Great video, always enjoy the humor.

[@samm827]

Great video and review! I was debating whether to back this on Kickstarter and I think you just pushed me over the top!

[@dshot7917]

Hi Phillip, What light you use for the Pepsi cans? only the YONGNUO YN360 III?; and the edelkrone Slider ONE v2 can handle the weight of the sony a7sii and Loawa 24mm ? thanks so much! regards from Venezuela :)

[@HenryPiffpaff]

Hi guys! Awesome video as always! But I'm German so I need something to complain about: That close-up shot of Chris starting at 10:41 seems to wooble when Chris moves/tilts his head up or down. Is there some kind of post processing stabilization going on that makes his face stay in the same relative position in the frame? If so, it's kinda strange-looking. I think I'd rather have a still framing and natural head movements instead of a wobbling framing and a steady head position. I hope I'm not on the totally wrong track here. But is does look slightly artificial. But that's only a minute point. You're doing a great job!

[@cadmus777]

Nice editing to put Jordans' dental check after it went in the bowl!

[@MatthewSaville]

This is why they pay you the big bucks. So hilarious, and yet productive and intelligent! Thanks for this, guys!

[@Thoracius]

something like this for micro 4/3rds would be interesting, so you could get even deeper DOF for miniatures.

[@asierfilms]

what happen if you put an macro tube extension?? thanks!

[@suhashari2988]

guys, can you do a video on super35 and 35mm film/digital video formats? and also how anamorphic comes into the picture.

[@joserobertocastellon]

Great review! I'm still wondering why you held the power bank with the rubber band ON THE LENS instead of on the camera or your pocket. 🧐 The cable looked long enough.

[@Fessoid]

What about landscapes shots like non-macro lenses do? Is it real get good quality or interesting picture with this lense?

[@michaelkostic233]

from the toilet bowl straight to Jordon's mouth, love that edit

[@jimcrick4429]

awesome vid! Is this compatible with the Sony a6000? I know very little about cameras

[@NoahPetek]

6:32 Do you realize there‘s a fish in the bottom left corner?

[@MissMinaOh]

Nice catch!

[@GeneWaddle]

I would love to have one of those. In this day and age though, you would want to be careful where you pointed it for fear someone would call you in for pointing a gun at them. :/

[@paresh-ranaut]

I am planning to buy a lumix g85 or g9, will this lense be comapitible with those cameras?

[@alihassanbilawal2216]

Hii... Can you tell me locatin 0:30 where you stand

[@AcidicDelusion]

Porn just got interesting again...

[@manuthchek]

Oh don't give them any idea 🤣

[@fathureynaldi]

HAHAHA!!

[@ygm1016]

Get this for your gf. I am sure she will love it, have lots of "fun" with exploring up CLOSE and she can educate herself in what is going on inside. 🍑😊

[@Dahny]

Young Giu M. Lee you’re fucking weird

[@gazjones6621]

The Olympus Tough action cameras have a built in microscope mode which can do crazy good macro but you have to get up really close

[@paulm8157]

You’re right on target about the new creative uses for this type of lens - that’s the fun challenge. About availability “soon”, I understand it won’t be generally available until about the first quarter of next year. Until then, when “ordered” on kickstarter, “some” backers “may” start getting the lens in October - kinda iffy for a price tag of more than $1200. I’ll wait, even if it means paying more - bugs may be worked out by then, too.

[@Hammerbass]

Wow That's super neat! Sweet Review

[@ErebosGR]

Is it possible to shoot super slo-mo (120fps) with that lens or is the aperture too small to let enough light in?

[@DennisKapatos]

The innuendo is strong with this one.

[@masterpervert1311]

For sometime i thought 'DPReview' was about something else. Now i know its about photogear...

[@acrummey85]

I use asparagus rubber bands as grips on my Sigma ART DN lenses for m4/3!

[@nineteenseventy4588]

Have you tried endoscopy with that thing?

[@JustSimplyBrandon]

Will this work with the Panasonic G9’s High Resolution mode?

[@TimoZocholl]

Never want to buy this thing but watched this video several times because its too entertaining!

[@lucasmartinez4248]

"My conclusion on this weird lens is that it is weird" - Well said Chris!

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

...first impression: the length of that probe lens is... formidable.

[@benbowland]

6:32 did you notice the fish in the bottom left?

[@REDACT3D]

I think that thing needs an orange tip for safety. Well done review bud!

[@cromfayer]

I'd love to get this for spider photography

[@cromfayer]

1500 is a bit too much of an investment though

[@AG.Floats]

Yea a normal macro lense looks better.

[@terryclair2914]

Did you mention price and I missed it?

[@MrChomiq]

Tell me you traveled to Seattle to get a look at that new Nikon. Better yet, you took it back to Canada for extended hands-on.

[@buyingonabudget1916]

It is fun but the price is bit high, I wish there are more affordable options. Otherwise, it is really appealing. I love the stone shots and thinking we can make a lot unusual things very small to look really really big.

[@Alexandra-Rex]

You had a fairly long cable to that power bank, and rubber bands... Why not just strap it to the tripod?

[@matsetizar65]

Wow that lens is sure happy to see you

[@alphatumeric]

Chris is part of DPreview?

[@thatjordandrake]

Yes, we've moved The Camera Store to DPReview.

[@timzlow]

Actually, just a little correction. There is this type of lens that's built for photography before this. But it's designed for underwater/diving usage. Please check out this lens. www.inon.jp/products/housing/inonport/uflmr130_efs60.html

[@darknutrient]

will this work with a fuji xt-3 ???

[@dragonoidman]

Surprised you didn't do an eye shot with the lens ;)

[@annamn3361]

If you think that $1500 USD is too much to spend, then come to Sweden it costs about $2100 USD here. The cams and the camgear are almost more expensive in Sweden than in the UK/US

[@Artyomthewalrus]

I've spent hours taking macro shots of wasps is a standard macro lens, only got stung once. That being said, I would back up when they started getting antsy

[@toykanozdas]

Does this lens have an Fuji X mount option?

[@mareius]

Works well with EF Fx adapters

[@beerborn]

I can use this for Telecine 16mm film transfer to digital. But kinda expensive.

[@zithuwithu]

Can we use this lense on Nikon 3300

[@PhilipSchmidtBeer]

The wide angle shots with the blurred background look quite similar to a 25mm/f2. I don't think this lens is worth the price, except you love underwater macros or forensics

[@MADagain]

It's almost $2000 in Australia... as fun as the lens may be it doesn't offer the level of detail I'd expect on a lens at that price.

[@user-xq6kz7ob5y]

Siime eye or this lens?

[@D3lor34n]

I'm confused. Since when is he with dpreview, i only knew him from this other camerastore channel i occasionally watched videos from.

[@thatjordandrake]

Chris and I moved from The Camera Store to DPReview a few months ago. Subscribe here to see all of our latest videos!

[@Michael-fw5ef]

This lens might not be perfect, but it is something I would love to own.

[@TravellerSubrata]

Nice Video. you help other people gain a knowledge

[@mlentsch]

Holy cow - has Vivid Video got a hold of one of these, yet??

[@NickSAM]

6:52 Very useful for life & family. Maybe I will buy one 🤣

[@tonyjames5444]

Having seen reports on the news about today about woman in South Korea protesting about men taking covert photos of them I feel this lens will be very popular in that country.

[@FQ8]

This video makes me want to get one now!

[@iamsheep]

Lucky you guys are in Canada...

[@lukethesnook4637]

is this the perfect lens for shooting miniatures?

[@contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint]

First real unbiassd review ive seen

[@pyotrpig]

*Laowa: "we can mount you on our lens."*

[@MALAKASAM]

6:30 saw the fish?

[@mikemcglasson1286]

This seems like the number one lens for letting you know you nee to clean your sensor

[@agnikbhattacharya2336]

Price for the lens ???

[@theclaimerofsouls]

Into the breach were no man has gone before.

[@jacksonmalek2937]

Who else saw the fish in the bottom left at 6:32

[@krokodil191]

I saw trailer for that lens and I thought: ''wow, this is something really new''. But after this review and after not seeing one single good photo, i think you should be crazy to give 1500$ for this toy

[@fightnight14]

It looks "fun"

[@RhubarbSenpai]

The way he one-handedly dangled his A7S II over the water stressed me out so bad 😆

[@aggressor6609]

6:31 is that a fish?

[@rpgroome]

Showing the clip of putting it in Jordan’s mouth immediately after the toilet. Classy!

[@skipper4114]

at 7:53 your using a Camera Store lens cloth............because I have one....lol

[@alexanderverdoodt]

The lens looks like something that is used during a colonoscopy, which is ironic because if you walk with this lens trough airport security I bet you get one for free. The battery pack also ads to the dorkiness . I am not brave enough to walk on the street with that lens.

[@niccollsvideo]

I walked through airport security twice with it. Nobody batted an eye. I was very surprised. Chris@dpreview

[@TheInternetEnzyme]

hey free colonoscopies are hard to come by

[@thatjordandrake]

Not in Canada :)

[@WhiteWulfe]

Awwww, no breakdown on video from Jordan, just a quick comment from Chris about it and then onwards they go...

[@rebbel67]

"Hi, I'm Jordan, the video guy"?

[@waltertrejo9512]

Lol, he stuck the lens down the toilet bowl and then in his friends mouth 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Neopulse00]

I see Chris, I click subscribe

[@RichardLim]

That "insect shot" about 90 seconds before the end looks like a weird arachnid, not an 🐜 😄