Laowa has teased their new Probe Zoom lens featuring 15mm and a 2.3X zoom range. Probe lenses are ideal for macro cinematography and photography, and the unusual shape and design of the lens allow for extremely close shots of its subjects and offer a “bug POV” for creative purposes. Let’s take a look at what we know so far. Laowa released their first probe lens in 2018, a 24mm f/14 Probe featuring a ‘snorkel’ design. By 2022, they introduced the 24mm T14 2X Periprobe lens with an interchangeable 90° front element. My colleague Nino Leitner reviewed both lenses; you can read his review of the 24mm f/14 Probe lens here and the 24m T14 Periprobe lens review here. The Laowa 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be lens was released in 2023. Source: Laowa Meanwhile, in 2023, Laowa unveiled the 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be three-lens set, featuring a cine lens-style design and a faster T stop. The three lenses include a 35° View Lens, a Direct View Lens, and a Periscope Lens. The Laowa Pro2be can be purchased as a set, or each lens can be purchased individually. Now Laowa is giving cinematographers and macro filmmaking and photography enthusiasts a sneak peek at their next probe lens, the ultra-wide 15mm 2.3X Probe Zoom. Laowa Probe Zoom Lens – what we know so far Laowa has only released a few details about the new ultra-wide 15mm Probe Zoom lens. What we know is that the lens will offer three distinct views: direct,...
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