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title: Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5–5× Ultra Macro
description: "Extreme magnification specialist achieving up to 5:1 macro ratio, revealing microscopic details invisible to the naked eye. Compact design with extended working distance makes it perfect for scientific and creative ultra-macro photography."
brand: Laowa
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 25
aperture: 2.8
lens_type: Prime
weight: 400
year: 2018
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 399
focus: Manual
lens_category: ["Wide Angle", "Macro"]
filter_size: None
max_magn: 5.0
close_focus: 0.17
sku: "LW-FF 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X"
diameter: 65
length: 82

date: 2025-09-08
draft: false
author: Jan Wedekind

featured_image: /lenses/laowa/laowa-25mm-f2-8-macro.png


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From Laowa: 

> The most compact and versatile high magnification macro lens.
> 
> This lens is optimized for macro shooting between 2.5X – 5X life-size (Learn more about magnification ratio). The lens is specially designed with an extended working distance (45mm at 2.5x & 40mm at 5x) and small lens barrel. This allows sufficient lighting on the object for easier shooting in the field. The lens is much more compact and lighter than other macro lenses. This lens also provides a greater depth of field compared to other extreme macro lenses in the market. The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X is developed for both professional and leisure macro photography, to be used in the field or indoor set-ups. An optional LED Ringlight and Tripod Collar are available for added control and precision operation.

[Official Website](https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-25mm-f-2-8-2-5-5x-ultra-macro-2/#)

Reviews:

* Cameralabs: [Laowa 25mm f2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro review](https://www.cameralabs.com/laowa-25mm-f2-8-2-5-5x-ultra-macro-review/), Thomas, Jun 2021
* phillipreeve.net: [REVIEW: LAOWA 25MM F/2.8 2.5-5X ULTRA MACRO](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-laowa-25mm-f-2-8-2-5-5x-ultra-macro/), Martin M.H., Nov 2023


YouTube:

* Thomas Shahan: [High Magnification Macro Photography w/ the Laowa 25mm 2.5-5x](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMEI1jNU_m4), Feb 2020
* Stephane Simoens: [Test Laowa 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro (review)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4jwCj6O_cg), May 2022