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

Sony E

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

This is an ultra macro lens with a 25 mm wide-angle focal length for full-frame Sony E-Mount. Magnification reaches up to 5:1 and the minimum focus distance is 17.3 cm. It opens to f/2.8, weighs 400 g and is focused manually. It fits macro, product, landscape and reportage work.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Landscape
  • Reportage

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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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

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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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 Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 38 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra MacroAstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Ultra MacroZeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4KIPON Iberit 24mm f/2.4
Focal length25 mm25 mm25 mm24 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.4f/2.4
Weight400 g474 g393 g320 g
Filter diameter––52 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance17.3 cm11 cm25 cm25 cm
Length65 mm102 mm75 mm68 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 38 mm in full-frame terms.

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