Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Lens Review - ULTRA MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY!

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Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Macro Review.
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3:42 Photo Examples
5:05 Considerations & Accessories
6:10 Image Quality
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@StefanMalloch Жыл бұрын

Are you picking up this lens?

@IanHobday Жыл бұрын

I think if I buy any more macro gear my wife will kill me. Also waiting for the yen to gain some value before buying anything priced in USD. Very painful right now. I did just pick up a Tamron 90/2.8 172E in EF mount for $45 here in Japan. I have a metabones EF to E adapter and am curious how well it will perform. Have some watches to photograph and sell, AF is very helpful for that...

@cheyennethomas5964 Жыл бұрын

I've been considering this lens, but I think your video has convinced me that I have a lot to learn about macro before attempting to use something like this. Thanks!

@StefanMalloch Жыл бұрын

@@cheyennethomas5964 I want you to have it!.. but I think it's a good call if you lack the experience and gear for now. Happy to help

@Chris1878e Жыл бұрын

I'm new to insect photography but going to jump into the deep end and get this lens straightaway... I've got plenty of time and passion to learn to use it

@IanHobday Жыл бұрын

@@Chris1878e You won't enjoy the learning curve. Go with the 85/5.6 2:1 macro instead, it's a lot easier to use and learn with.

@c.e.m7535 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you Sir. 🙂

@ipadize Жыл бұрын

5:25 i recommend Helicon focus for the stacking software

@ShaneBmy Жыл бұрын

Thanks - this video is the reason I've opted to buy this lens.

@StefanMalloch Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@runningwithscissors3280 10 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial and nice that you made the audience aware of what is needed to be successful when using it. I have the lens and am getting nice results but was unaware of the decline in sharpness at higher magnification. This lens requires NUMEROUS shots for stacking even a small fly. It's really good for getting an image of an insect's eye. The actual working distance for this lens, as stated by Laowa is: 40 mm (5x) - 45 mm (2.5x)

@StefanMalloch 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@IanHobday Жыл бұрын

Laowa makes some really cool stuff. I have their 85/5.6 2X, 100/2.8 2X, and 15/4 1:1 macro lenses, all are excellent. I also have their 105/2 Bokeh Dreamer which is a fun lens that I want to use more. While I don't need AF for macro, some of their other lenses would be even better with AF and camera communication. They'll be a formidable competitor when they do move into AF lenses!

@StefanMalloch Жыл бұрын

I agree, they make some pretty awesome stuff

@AjaySingh-228 Жыл бұрын

Looks Cool bro.. amazing clicks to♥️😍

@StefanMalloch Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend

@AjaySingh-228 Жыл бұрын

@@StefanMalloch you are welcome bro🤗

@jacobdesioreviews Жыл бұрын

Nice video 👍🏼

@imaflymydroneatit Ай бұрын

Will this lens adapt well to m43?

@IanHobday Жыл бұрын

Just a thought, you would probably do well to sign up with Laowa as an affiliate! I think they pay pretty well, and they offer free shipping globally. I've bought all my Laowa lenses directly from their online shop. I think they provide review samples to some other channels so you might be able to get some more gear to review, too.

@wes.333 3 ай бұрын

I'm doubting between the 25mm and 58mm. Which one should I get? I don't really understand the differences between them

@jdpattok4357 Ай бұрын

@StefanMalloch So, to get 5x magnification out of a 25mm, do I need to detach the front element and put the subject inside the lens???

@fotograficmaniac 10 күн бұрын

Hey Stefan, is there a way to get this lens to work on the Fuji X-System (APS-C) ?

@moshesalama Жыл бұрын

Great review and tips! I own a Laowa 65mm f2.8 1:1 for my Sony a6500 and Sony 90mm F2.8 1:1 for my Sony a7c full frame. Both are great in their own way. I bought the Laowa 25mm before seeing your review but haven’t received it yet. question: do you have a tutorial/course on effective aperture in high macro? Also, since I was young I feel there is a disappearance, perhaps an extinction of insects in urban environments. What’s your take on this?

@StefanMalloch Жыл бұрын

We do use a lot of pesticides and whatnot these days.. Tougher to find when its cold but they are around if you look hard enough.

@losbrowndogs 11 ай бұрын

@stefan Do you have a link for that light diffuser you have around your flash?

@StefanMalloch 11 ай бұрын

Just a cheapo like this. amzn.to/44VaCF5

@pentagramyt417 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend me pick Lawoa 2:1 90 mm or 100 mm? Just asking about sharpness. I know, I will need 2x macro so I don't want to waste double amount of money and just keep one lens. I need to say I want to go into product photography in the end of the year.

@NaturesRealm-ys3im 4 ай бұрын

90mm is slightly sharper

@iaremarkus Жыл бұрын

How do you focus then?.. Is there a focus ring? Or are YOU the focus, moving as necessary?

@StefanMalloch Жыл бұрын

Yes there is no focus ring. Its a fixed working distance. You move the lens to focus.

@horeica Жыл бұрын

why is your video over sharpened?

@AZTEC_ARTS 5 ай бұрын

Hi ... what model of RAIL was that ... ?

@StefanMalloch 5 ай бұрын

WeMacro rail. I have a review on it as well.

@CJFilea 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I wanna purchase one of these for irises shooting. Do you think it s the right one?

@StefanMalloch 2 ай бұрын

No this will be to extreme. Better off with a 1:1

@CJFilea 2 ай бұрын

@@StefanMalloch thank you for your reply it will help me a alot. What do you think about Obiectiv Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro pt. Nikon F ?

@_0O0O0O0_ Жыл бұрын

Really screwed the pooch on your skin tone in your studio.

@StefanMalloch Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@TaiyoQc 15 күн бұрын

Is Magnifacation higher than Magnification ?

@StefanMalloch 12 күн бұрын

@TaiyoQc 12 күн бұрын

@@StefanMalloch Look at the text in the video carefully and you will understand lol