Venus Optics’ “weirdest but the most genius lens ever for creative shooting”, the Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Macro lens is now on Kickstarter (where you’ll find a huge set of sample images and videos).
The short videos below give you a good idea of what you can do with the Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Macro lens.
Kai already tested the Laowa 24mm f/14 lens:
Press release and more videos after the break.
Venus Optics will soon launch the “weirdest and most genius macro lens ever“. The Laowa 24mm f/14 macro lens will launch on Kickstarter on August 1, 2018 (8am Pacific Time). The first lens will sell for $1 (one dollar). More information on Venus Optics’ homepage, or on their Facebook page.
In the meantime here are some images and specifications for the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x macro lens.
Update: we added the two videos below.
Venus Optics released some teasers for what they call “the weirdest but most revolutionary macro tool ever”, that’s the Laowa 24mm F/14 Macro.
You may get the Laowa 24mm f/14 Macro for just $1 (one Dollar), but you have to act quick and check out the Venus Optics Page or their Facebook page to grab it. Sorry, but there is no more information about how the get it at $1.
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art at a glance:
ePhotozine completed there review of the new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens.
From the conclusion:
Sigma has provided a well made, solid macro lens that delivers very impressive image quality. It operates flawlessly, albeit it with slightly slower than average AF, but proves an excellent overall match for the Canon EOS 5DS R.
The 70mm focal length is a good compromise for the full frame bodies. For APS-C cameras the “35mm format equivalent” would be 112mm for Canon. This means that a 50mm macro might be a better choice for APS-C if the user wanted a similar field of view to the one this lens offers in full frame.
[…] in summary, the new Sigma lens offers all the right things in terms of handling and quality and is well worth considering as an alternative to the more common focal lengths. Read the review…
Comparable Canon Macro lens offerings are more expensive than the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro.
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro available in USA at Amazon | Adorama | B&H Photo, and in Europe at Amazon Germany | Park Cameras (UK) | Amazon UK
Sigma 70mm f2.8 DG Macro Art at a glance:
Sigma just announced the price of their brand new Sigma 70mm f2.8 DG Macro ART lens, it’s $569. Another very promising Sigma lens at an affordable price. The new Sigma lens should start shipping at the end of May 2018.
Pre-order the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon
Press release:
Sigma Announces Pricing & Availability for Its 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO Art Lens
Ronkonkoma, NY – May 11, 2018 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced that its 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO Art, the first prime macro lens to be adorned with the Art badge, will be available in Canon mount in the end of May for $569.00 USD through authorized US retailers. The Sigma mount model is expected to ship in June. The release of the Sony E-Mount version will be announced later.
The First Macro Lens in the Sigma Global Vision Art Line
Elevating the legendary Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG to the Art line, the brand new Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO Art prioritizes optical performance that defines the Sigma Art line, delivering stunning resolution and incredible clarity, while at the same time offering extremely smooth autofocus performance for a weightier, high-performance lens.
To achieve optimal results at every shooting distance, the lens features an extending, floating, two-group focus mechanism, which minimizes aberration at all focal lengths. In addition, the lens’ optical elements design increases resolution at close shooting distances, allowing for a razor-sharp in-focus area contrasted with a bokeh area free of color streaking.
Other feature highlights include focus-by-wire system featuring newly developed coreless DC motor for comfortable and precise focusing typically required for macro photography; compatibility of the Canon mount lens with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function; and compatibility with Sigma Electronic Flash Macro EM-140 DG and Sigma Teleconverters.
Full technical specifications can be found on the Sigma website at: https://www.sigmaphoto.
Yongnuo has a new lens, the Yongnuo YN60mm f2 Macro. Yongnuo products are available on Amazon.
Press release:
0.234m macro mode, the magnification ratio is up to 1:1
The nearest focus distance can reach about 0.234m, and the magnification ratio is up to 1:1. Shooting in macro mode and infinity mode both can achieve good image quality, which is suitable for shooting in macro, portrait, landscape and other scenes.
Firmware of the lens can be upgraded through camera instead of using USB port, which not only meets the requirements of firmware upgrade and appearance design, but also avoids the incompatibility problems caused by different computer operating systems.（Note: this function needs to be supported by camera）
F2 bright and large aperture, easy to create beautiful bokeh effect and highlight the subject.
Built-in electromagnetic aperture, supports M/Av/Tv/P/B and other shooting modes, and can effectively improve the accuracy and durability of the aperture control.
Adopts high precision focusing structure design, supports half-press shutter manual focus prompt.
The whole series products are formed by glass lenses, adopting multi-coated technology, which effectively improve light transmittance and inhibit the ghost shadow and glare in photographing.
The aperture blades are up to 7 pieces, which allows you to shoot the circular defocused spots, appropriately stopping down can also achieve the 14 astral effect.
Adopts chrome high precision metal bayonet, which fits the camera body perfectly, and the bayonet is wear and corrosion resistant, durable in use.
Equipped with focus distance indicator, it is convenient for you to estimate the distance of the subject.
Adopts gold plating metal contacts, effectively improves the signal conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Focal Length 60mm
Lens Construction 9 groups 10 blades
Aperture Blades 7 blades
Minimum Aperture F/16
Closest Focusing Distance about 0.234 meters
Maximum Magnification 1×
Filter Diameter 67mm
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