Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Cine-Mod (EF Mount)

Our thoughts

"The Laowa 24mm Probe is one of the most unique lenses you can rent — there’s simply nothing else like it. It lets you get impossibly close to your subject while keeping the environment in focus, perfect for creative macro work, product cinematography, and wildlife behaviour shots. It’s a true storytelling lens."

- Will, Founder

Product description

Rent the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 2× Macro Probe Lens (Canon EF) for one of the most distinctive visual perspectives in modern cinematography. Designed for macro shooting, this long, slender lens delivers an extraordinary 2:1 magnification ratio with a working distance of just 0.8 inches — allowing you to bring viewers right into your subject’s world. Whether filming tiny insects, food textures, or product details, the Laowa Probe lens makes small subjects feel cinematic and alive.

Unlike standard telephoto macro lenses, the Laowa 24mm Probe is a wide-angle design that captures more of the surrounding environment while keeping your subject sharp. The result is immersive depth and context that’s particularly striking for nature documentaries, tabletop videos, and creative product cinematography. Its fully manual focus and aperture design offer precise, tactile control, and the built-in LED ring light provides consistent illumination for tight, close-up conditions. The light requires external power via micro-USB.

The Canon EF mount version is compatible with full-frame and APS-C cameras, delivering a 38.4mm-equivalent field of view on crop sensors. With its rectilinear optical design and 19-group/27-element construction, this lens keeps distortion to a minimum while maintaining excellent sharpness and colour fidelity. It’s a favourite among filmmakers and photographers who need to achieve striking “impossible” perspectives straight out of camera.

Key features

• Canon EF mount lens compatible with full-frame and APS-C sensors

• 2:1 maximum magnification for extreme macro close-ups

• 0.8-inch working distance lets you focus almost at the lens tip

• Built-in LED ring light for close-focus illumination (USB powered)

• Virtually distortion-free optical design with ED and high-refractive elements

• Fully manual focus and aperture control, with de-click option for video

Performance and creative possibilities

The Laowa 24mm Probe opens up visual perspectives rarely possible with conventional lenses. Its ultra-narrow barrel lets you push the front element into spaces other lenses can’t reach — between blades of grass, into food setups, through holes, or even underwater (when used with the waterproof front section). The built-in LED ring provides even illumination on subjects just millimetres away, making it easier to focus and compose without cumbersome lighting setups.

Its 2× magnification brings the smallest subjects to life while retaining background detail, giving your footage scale and depth. The combination of a wide field of view, rectilinear design, and minimal distortion makes it ideal for professional video work — from commercial tabletop sequences to natural-history micro shots. The mechanical focus and aperture rings provide tactile precision, while the de-clicked aperture control allows smooth exposure transitions for video applications.

Why rent the Laowa 24mm Probe Lens?

The Venus Optics Laowa 24mm Probe is an essential rental for productions looking to add dramatic, macro-level storytelling to their visuals. Its ability to “enter” environments — burrowing into scenes where no standard lens could fit — makes it a favourite for wildlife, food, and product filmmakers. Despite its unusual appearance, it’s surprisingly versatile, offering creative shots that elevate any sequence into something cinematic and memorable.

Renters will appreciate how adaptable it is for controlled studio setups or field shoots alike, and how the integrated LED light simplifies macro lighting on location. Whether you’re shooting insects, ingredients, jewellery, or behind-the-scenes b-roll, this lens gives your visuals an unmistakable signature look.

Rent the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 2× Macro Probe Lens for Canon EF from Canada Camera Rentals to explore unique macro perspectives and achieve distinctive, close-up shots that ordinary lenses can’t match.