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Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro

Focal length
25 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
400 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
17.3 cm
Length
65 mm
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At a Glance

The 25 mm wide-angle for full-frame Canon RF works as an ultra macro lens with magnification of up to 5:1 and focuses down to 17.3 cm. It opens to f/2.8 and weighs 400 g. Focus is set by hand only. It suits macro, product, landscape and reportage work.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Landscape
  • Reportage

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
25 mm
Max. focal length
25 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
400 g (0.88 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
17.3 cm (6.81 in)
Max. magnification
5:1 (5×)
Length
65 mm (2.56 in)
Diameter
82 mm (3.23 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro fit?

The Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 40 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II, Canon EOS R6 V, Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Canon EOS C50, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Canon EOS C400, Canon EOS C80, Canon EOS R8, Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon EOS R5 C, Canon EOS R3, Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R6, Canon EOS Ra, Canon EOS RP, Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V, Canon EOS R100, Canon EOS R50, Canon EOS R7, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS C70

Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra MacroAstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Ultra MacroLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Lensbaby Twist 28
Focal length25 mm25 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.5f/3.5
Weight400 g474 g594 g140 g
Filter diameter––67 mm–
Min. focus distance17.3 cm11 cm4.9 cm20 cm
Length65 mm102 mm89 mm–
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono

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Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro weigh?

The Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro weighs 400 g. It is 65 mm long with a diameter of 82 mm.

How close can the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is 17.3 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 40 mm in full-frame terms.

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