Laowa Probe Cine 24mm f/14 2X Macro Lens PL

Laowa Probe Cine 24 mm f/14 2 :1 Macro PL reveals perspectives unreachable with ordinary macro lenses. The slender Ø38 mm × 408 mm barrel threads effortlessly between cables, machine parts or culinary props, delivering 2 :1 life-size capture combined with an 85° full-frame angle of view. Subjects appear immersive yet undistorted, while the 20 mm minimum working distance lets the glass almost kiss the scene for dramatic “bug-eye” travelling shots and product unveilings.

An advanced optical architecture of 27 elements in 19 groups neutralises axial and lateral aberrations, preserving edge-to-edge acuity from f/14 to f/40. The seven-blade iris delivers smooth, flicker-free pulls, and the long manual helicoid provides a 300° rotation for critical focus at 470 mm minimum object distance through to infinity. Coverage extends across 36 × 24 mm full-frame and Super 35 sensors, resolving up to 8K with minimal colour shift.

The front 20 cm of the tube is waterproof, enabling splash or shallow-submerged angles inside drinks, aquaria or soil without protective housings. A low-profile LED ring light powered by the supplied dimmable micro-USB controller eliminates shadows in confined sets, while 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears interface with follow-focus motors and remote FIZ systems. The robust ARRI-PL mount mates seamlessly with cinema cameras, recorders and motion-control rigs, while the seven-blade iris supports flicker-free ramping.

Weighing only 0.47 kg, the Probe Cine balances comfortably on sliders, gimbals, FPV drones, and ships in a shock-proof hard case. Professionals gain freedom to track along conveyor belts, penetrate narrow interiors, or transition from macro to infinity in a single take, reducing staging time. For commercials, documentaries, VFX plates or live-streaming showcases, this lens transforms ordinary subjects into cinematic statements that command viewer attention.