Laowa 24mm T14 2X Periprobe - (Cine) Canon EF

Laowa 24mm T14 2X Periprobe – Periscope-style probe with 2:1 magnification for unique close-ups

The Laowa 24mm T14 2X Periprobe Lens offers filmmakers and photographers a distinct way to capture scenes that are otherwise difficult or impossible to reach. With a periscope-style design and 2:1 magnification, this lens enables immersive close-ups, creative rotations and movements through tight spaces. It suits commercial filmmaking, product photography and macro videography where unconventional perspectives matter.

Design and optical performance

The Periprobe uses an innovative periscope-style front that expands Laowa’s probe lens concept. It delivers 2:1 magnification, which captures subjects at twice life-size for pronounced macro detail. In addition, the lens employs an advanced optical construction composed of 28 elements in 19 groups to provide sharpness, clarity and accurate color reproduction.

Key features and practical benefits

• Unique periscope design: The lens includes interchangeable straight and 90° front modules, giving you flexible mounting options and the ability to shoot from unconventional angles.
• 2:1 magnification ratio: Capture extreme macro detail at twice life-size magnification to emphasize texture and small-scale subjects.
• Full 360° rotation capability: Rotate the front element smoothly to create dynamic rotational movements and expand your creative shot choices.
• Built-in LED lights: Integrated LEDs illuminate subjects in tight or low-light spaces, helping you expose close-up subjects clearly without external lighting in confined areas.
• Advanced optical construction: 28 elements in 19 groups work together to deliver excellent sharpness, clarity and faithful color rendition for detailed macro work.
• Waterproof front barrel: The sealed front barrel makes the lens suitable for underwater filming and robust enough for wet or dusty conditions, increasing shooting options in challenging environments.
• Professional cinema build: The lens features geared focus and aperture rings that are compatible with standard cinema accessories, enabling smooth, precise control during production.

Use cases

Use the Periprobe to get immersive close-ups and to tell visual stories from new angles. It works well for commercial filmmaking where product detail matters, for product photography that requires extreme magnification, and for macro videography that benefits from penetration into tight spaces. Moreover, the waterproof front barrel and integrated LEDs expand its usability in challenging environments, including underwater scenes.

What's in the box

• Laowa 24mm T14 2X Periprobe Lens
• 90° Periscope Front Module
• Straight Front Module
• Front Lens Caps
• Rear Lens Cap
• USB Cable (for LED power)
• Lens Case

Specifications

FAQ

question: Can I use this lens for video work in tight spaces?
Answer: Yes. The periscope-style front, interchangeable straight and 90° modules, and full 360° rotation let you position the lens in confined areas and capture immersive close-ups and creative movements.

question: Is the front part of the lens suitable for underwater use?
Answer: The lens has a waterproof front barrel designed for underwater filming and use in wet or dusty environments, increasing its versatility for challenging shoots.

question: How do the built-in LEDs work and what powers them?
Answer: The integrated LED lights illuminate subjects in tight or low-light spaces. The package includes a USB cable to provide power to the LEDs.

question: Will this lens work with cinema accessories for follow focus and matte box setups?
Answer: Yes. The lens features geared focus and aperture rings that are compatible with standard cinema accessories, enabling smooth and precise control during production.

question: What level of magnification does the Periprobe provide for macro work?
Answer: The Periprobe delivers 2:1 magnification, capturing subjects at twice life-size for detailed macro imagery.