Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Lens Review - ULTRA MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY!

[@StefanMalloch]

Are you picking up this lens?

[@IanHobday]

I think if I buy any more macro gear my wife will kill me. Also waiting for the yen to gain some value before buying anything priced in USD. Very painful right now. I did just pick up a Tamron 90/2.8 172E in EF mount for $45 here in Japan. I have a metabones EF to E adapter and am curious how well it will perform. Have some watches to photograph and sell, AF is very helpful for that...

[@cheyennethomas5964]

I've been considering this lens, but I think your video has convinced me that I have a lot to learn about macro before attempting to use something like this. Thanks!

[@StefanMalloch]

@@cheyennethomas5964 I want you to have it!.. but I think it's a good call if you lack the experience and gear for now. Happy to help

[@Chris1878e]

I'm new to insect photography but going to jump into the deep end and get this lens straightaway... I've got plenty of time and passion to learn to use it

[@IanHobday]

@@Chris1878e You won't enjoy the learning curve. Go with the 85/5.6 2:1 macro instead, it's a lot easier to use and learn with.

[@ipadize]

5:25 i recommend Helicon focus for the stacking software

[@runningwithscissors3280]

Excellent tutorial and nice that you made the audience aware of what is needed to be successful when using it. I have the lens and am getting nice results but was unaware of the decline in sharpness at higher magnification. This lens requires NUMEROUS shots for stacking even a small fly. It's really good for getting an image of an insect's eye. The actual working distance for this lens, as stated by Laowa is: 40 mm (5x) - 45 mm (2.5x)

[@StefanMalloch]

Thanks for watching

[@IanHobday]

Laowa makes some really cool stuff. I have their 85/5.6 2X, 100/2.8 2X, and 15/4 1:1 macro lenses, all are excellent. I also have their 105/2 Bokeh Dreamer which is a fun lens that I want to use more. While I don't need AF for macro, some of their other lenses would be even better with AF and camera communication. They'll be a formidable competitor when they do move into AF lenses!

[@StefanMalloch]

I agree, they make some pretty awesome stuff

[@ShaneBmy]

Thanks - this video is the reason I've opted to buy this lens.

[@StefanMalloch]

Happy to help!

[@iaremarkus]

How do you focus then?.. Is there a focus ring? Or are YOU the focus, moving as necessary?

[@StefanMalloch]

Yes there is no focus ring. Its a fixed working distance. You move the lens to focus.

[@c.e.m7535]

Great video! Thank you Sir. 🙂

[@cybernetix86]

Between this and the Astrohori, which one and why? Thank you!

[@wes.333]

I'm doubting between the 25mm and 58mm. Which one should I get? I don't really understand the differences between them

[@moshesalama]

Great review and tips! I own a Laowa 65mm f2.8 1:1 for my Sony a6500 and Sony 90mm F2.8 1:1 for my Sony a7c full frame. Both are great in their own way. I bought the Laowa 25mm before seeing your review but haven’t received it yet. question: do you have a tutorial/course on effective aperture in high macro? Also, since I was young I feel there is a disappearance, perhaps an extinction of insects in urban environments. What’s your take on this?

[@StefanMalloch]

We do use a lot of pesticides and whatnot these days.. Tougher to find when its cold but they are around if you look hard enough.

[@losbrowndogs]

@stefan Do you have a link for that light diffuser you have around your flash?

[@StefanMalloch]

Just a cheapo like this. amzn.to/44VaCF5

[@jdpattok4357]

@StefanMalloch So, to get 5x magnification out of a 25mm, do I need to detach the front element and put the subject inside the lens???

[@CJFilea]

Hi, I wanna purchase one of these for irises shooting. Do you think it s the right one?

[@StefanMalloch]

No this will be to extreme. Better off with a 1:1

[@CJFilea]

@@StefanMalloch thank you for your reply it will help me a alot. What do you think about Obiectiv Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro pt. Nikon F ?

[@fotograficmaniac]

Hey Stefan, is there a way to get this lens to work on the Fuji X-System (APS-C) ?

[@IanHobday]

Just a thought, you would probably do well to sign up with Laowa as an affiliate! I think they pay pretty well, and they offer free shipping globally. I've bought all my Laowa lenses directly from their online shop. I think they provide review samples to some other channels so you might be able to get some more gear to review, too.

[@pentagramyt417]

Would you recommend me pick Lawoa 2:1 90 mm or 100 mm? Just asking about sharpness. I know, I will need 2x macro so I don't want to waste double amount of money and just keep one lens. I need to say I want to go into product photography in the end of the year.

[@NaturesRealm-ys3im]

90mm is slightly sharper

[@AjaySingh-228]

Looks Cool bro.. amazing clicks to♥️😍

[@StefanMalloch]

Thanks my friend

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@StefanMalloch you are welcome bro🤗

[@imaflymydroneatit]

Will this lens adapt well to m43?

[@AZTEC_ARTS]

Hi ... what model of RAIL was that ... ?

[@StefanMalloch]

WeMacro rail. I have a review on it as well.

[@jacobdesioreviews]

Nice video 👍🏼

[@horeica]

why is your video over sharpened?

[@emilewilliams5361]

I find it super annoying when people like this guy try to stop beginners from getting good equipment. I'm so glad I stopped listening to this kind of "advice," and wasting money buying "beginner" equipment, only to be frustrated/disappointed with its limitations several months down the line, and then spending MORE money buying equipment I should have bought at the very beginning. It's fine to let people know if something is difficult to work with, but stop saying, "don't buy this if you're a beginner".

[@_0O0O0O0_]

Really screwed the pooch on your skin tone in your studio.

[@StefanMalloch]

Appreciate it!

[@lucuslopez6866]

This is not a camera lens. Its a microscope

[@p0lig0nQC]

Is Magnifacation higher than Magnification ?

[@StefanMalloch]

?

[@p0lig0nQC]

@@StefanMalloch Look at the text in the video carefully and you will understand lol