Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens - (Cine) Canon EF

Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens (Cine) Canon EF – 2:1 Macro Probe for Tight Spaces and Underwater Filming

The Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens (Cine) for Canon EF is a specialty cine lens built for filmmakers who need unusual perspectives and extreme close-ups. Its extended tubular probe design lets you place the lens where a conventional lens cannot reach. As a result, you can film tight spaces, intricate details, and underwater scenes with greater creative flexibility.

Cine-optimized controls and workflow

This Cine version includes dedicated cinema features to fit professional workflows. It comes with industry-standard 0.8 mod gearing on both the aperture and focus rings so you can integrate follow-focus systems easily. Additionally, the lens has clearly marked T-stop measurements and standardized gear positions. These elements support precise focus pulls and smooth aperture changes during takes.

Furthermore, the lens offers manual focus and aperture control, which allows cinematographers to make deliberate, repeatable adjustments while shooting. For production use, these cinema-specific details speed up setup and reduce friction when working with dedicated cinema rigs.

Optical design and imaging characteristics

The probe’s optical layout consists of 27 elements arranged in 19 groups. This advanced configuration delivers excellent sharpness and clarity while maintaining accurate color rendition. It also helps to minimize chromatic aberration, which contributes to cleaner, more faithful images when capturing fine detail at close range.

Special features for challenging shoots

• Unique probe construction: The extended tubular form factor allows perspectives impossible with normal lenses, useful for product shots, nature close-ups, and creative cinematography.
• 2:1 macro magnification: Achieve very high magnification for extreme close-ups while retaining useful working distance in confined environments.
• Integrated LED ring: Built-in illumination provides controlled light in dark or confined spaces where external lighting is difficult to position.
• Waterproof front barrel: The front section is waterproof, making the lens suitable for underwater filming and other demanding environmental conditions.
• Manual operation: Manual focus and aperture give the operator full control for cinematic results.

What’s in the box

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

FAQ

• Question: Can I use this Cine probe with follow-focus and other cinema accessories?
  Answer: Yes. The lens features industry-standard 0.8 mod gears on both the focus and aperture rings, plus standardized gear positions and T-stop markings, so it integrates smoothly with follow-focus systems and typical cinema setups.

• Question: Is the lens suitable for underwater shooting?
  Answer: The probe has a waterproof front barrel, making it suitable for underwater and other challenging environmental filming. However, always confirm compatibility with your housing or rig before submerging equipment.

• Question: How does the Cine version differ from the photo-oriented model?
  Answer: The Cine version adds cinema-specific features such as geared focus and aperture rings, T-stop markings, and standardized gear positions to support precise and repeatable control during professional filmmaking, which differs from the non-geared photo version.

• Question: What creative uses does the probe enable?
  Answer: The probe design and 2:1 macro capability let you capture extreme close-ups, film inside tight spaces, and explore perspectives otherwise impossible with conventional lenses—useful for product shots, nature sequences, and imaginative cinematic storytelling.

• Question: What power option is provided for the LED ring?
  Answer: The lens is supplied with a USB cable for powering the integrated LED ring, allowing on-lens illumination in confined or low-light shooting conditions.