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Compact silver macro lens with integrated LED ring light, Canon EF mount

Venus Optics

Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x Ultra-Macro Lens with LED Ring Light camera lens

SKU CH-9S7X-DPPZC

A 25 mm f/2.8 macro lens reaching 2.5–5× magnification with a built-in LED ring light for close-up illumination

  • 5-5x magnification reveals microscopic detail
  • 40-45 mm working distance gives room for lighting
  • 8 elements in 6 groups with ED glass deliver corner-to-corner sharpness
  • Compact lightweight barrel suits field and studio use
  • 3-23.4 cm minimum focus enables precise close-ups

Compact High-Magnification Macro Lens

The Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 delivers 2.5-5x magnification for extreme close-up photography. Its optical design uses eight elements in six groups, including extra-low dispersion glass, to maintain corner-to-corner sharpness. The barrel is notably small and light for this magnification class, making it practical for field work or indoor set-ups. A front LED ring light is included to illuminate subjects at very close range.

Suited For Detail Work, Not General Photography

This lens targets photographers who need greater-than-life-size reproduction of insects, textures or small products. The fixed 25mm focal length and manual focus design suit controlled macro sessions rather than spontaneous shooting. Buyers who want autofocus, infinity focus or a versatile walk-around lens should look elsewhere. The Canon EF mount limits native use to that system without an adapter.

Consistent Sharpness At High Magnification

Extended working distances of 40mm at 5x and 45mm at 2.5x give room for the integrated LED light to reach the subject without lens shadow. Minimum focusing distances run from 17.3cm at 5x to 23.4cm at 2.5x, providing a stable platform for precise framing. The optical formula controls distortion and maintains resolution across the frame during prolonged sessions at maximum magnification.

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Price $362.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

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Questions about this item

What camera mount does the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro lens require to function?

The lens is built for Canon EF mount cameras; it attaches directly to any EOS body with that mount without an adapter.

How does the 40 mm working distance at 5x magnification affect lighting when using the included LED ring light?

The 40 mm gap leaves enough room for the ring light to illuminate the subject evenly without the lens barrel casting a shadow.

How can I verify the lens is achieving true 5x magnification after mounting it?

Photograph a ruler at the 17.3 cm minimum focus distance; the frame width should measure about 5 mm across, confirming 5x reproduction.

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