Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens - Canon RF

Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens (Canon RF) – 2:1 Macro Probe with Built-in LED Ring Light

The Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Canon RF offers a unique probe-style design that opens new creative possibilities for macro and video work. With a 2:1 magnification ratio and a long, slender barrel, this lens lets you reach into tight spaces and capture extreme close-up detail. It also includes an integrated LED ring light at the front of the barrel to illuminate subjects in dark or confined environments.

Why filmmakers and macro photographers choose this lens

This probe lens lets you work much closer to subjects than traditional lenses, while still allowing focusing out to infinity. As a result, you can film tiny subjects, product shots, wildlife, food, or creative video sequences from angles previously hard to reach. The waterproof front barrel further broadens possible shooting situations by enabling use in wet or submerged environments.

Key Features

• Innovative Probe Design: Reach into narrow spaces, work near delicate subjects, or position the barrel underwater without disturbing the scene.
• 2:1 Macro Magnification: Capture twice life-size detail for extreme close-ups and revealing macro footage.
• Close Focusing Distance: Focus as close as 20 mm (2 cm) to achieve unprecedented macro detail right at the probe tip.
• Built-in LED Ring Light: The integrated front LED ring ensures even illumination of subjects in dark or confined shooting environments.
• Advanced Optical Construction: A complex optical design of 27 elements arranged in 19 groups delivers high-resolution images with clarity and accurate color reproduction.
• Waterproof Front Barrel: The front section is waterproof, allowing shooting in wet conditions or partial submersion without concern for that part of the barrel.
• Manual Focus and Aperture Control: The lens uses manual focus and manual aperture control to give you precise, tactile adjustment for creative control.

Technical specifications

Use cases and practical notes

Use this lens when you need to photograph or film subjects in confined spaces, such as inside machinery, narrow crevices, or between foliage. It also suits creative food shots, product close-ups, and wildlife details where getting physically close is difficult. Because focus and aperture are manual, plan your shots and adjust settings deliberately to achieve the desired depth of field and framing.

Furthermore, the built-in LED ring light and included USB cable make it easier to light subjects that would otherwise be in shadow when the probe enters tight areas.

What’s in the box

• Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• USB cable (for LED power)
• Lens Case

FAQ

Question: Is this Laowa probe lens compatible with my camera?

Answer: Yes. This listing refers specifically to the Canon RF mount version of the Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens, so it fits Canon RF-mount cameras.

Question: Does the lens autofocus or have automatic aperture control?

Answer: No. The lens uses manual focus and manual aperture control only, giving you tactile, precise adjustments for creative macro and video work.

Question: How close can I focus and what magnification can I achieve?

Answer: You can focus as close as 20 mm (2 cm) at the probe tip, and the lens provides 2:1 magnification for extreme close-up detail.

Question: How is the lens lit in dark or confined spaces?

Answer: The lens has an integrated LED ring light at the front of the barrel. A USB cable is provided to power the LED, ensuring even illumination of subjects in challenging lighting conditions.

Question: Can I use the lens around water or underwater?

Answer: The front barrel of the lens is waterproof, which allows you to capture images in wet environments or partial submersion situations without concern for that portion of the barrel.