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Laowa / Spherical Prime

Laowa 24mm Pro2be

A 2x macro probe family with direct, 35-degree and periscope views. The long barrel reaches small spaces, with a 4mm minimum working distance.

Representative lens illustration. Details simplified. Not to scale.

01 / The lens

Optical Profile

Lens type
Spherical Prime
Focal range
24mm
Max. aperture
T8
Coverage
Super 35 / Full Frame

Full Frame; 43.2mm image circle.

Mounts
PL
Image circle
43.2 mm

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GLM editorial assessment

Rendering notes

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Use cases

  • Product and food close-ups
  • Low-angle or overhead macro moves

Tradeoffs to test

  • T8 and macro magnification require deliberate lighting.
  • The roughly 500mm barrel needs space and support planning.

02 / Before the shoot

Plan a lens test

Test the focal lengths and apertures you expect to use. Check the center and edges, move a light across frame, and pull focus through your planned working distances. Include skin tones and the lighting conditions from your shoot.

03 / Further reading

Sources

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04 / Other possibilities

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