DPReview TV: Laowa 24mm F14 Probe Lens Field Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- This week we take a look at one of the more unique optics we've seen for quite a while. The Laowa 14mm F14 Macro Probe lens may look like something out of a science fiction movie, but as Chris and Jordan discover, it opens the door to some really interesting photo opportunities.
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Is that a Laowa 14mm F14 Macro Probe lens in your pocket or are you just happy to see me Chris.
My guess is its probeably a lens.
Laowa's products never cease to amaze and not in the bad way that so many niche releases do. It's the world turned upside down when Sigma and a boutique Chinese company are where the most interesting lens development is at.
AhpgZfoc4s I'm so happy with my Laowa 9mm f/2.8. On APS-C that's as wide-angle as I could wish without any signs of fisheye. Hopefully Laowa will continue high-quality niche products.
Did you notice the fish in the lower left at 6:30?
Good eye
Easily
Wow do you have a lens in your eyes?? Like a fisheye lens
@@Forge_1 that's a good one😂
Lube that baby up and do the review everyone wants to see.
It would be an interesting challenge to use this for street photography!
Andrew Power It looks like you could actually build it into an actual gun frame too. Shutter release as the "trigger" and done. Just don't get shot by the cops though!
...toilet shot... cut to inserting into Jordan's mouth...
Great review, I can't imagine it's something I'd ever consider. I feel for macro I'd still personally prefer the slight telephoto and large aperture look that you mentioned at the end.
I do like the fact that it's waterproof at the end though, I think that's a bigger differentiation from regular macro lenses. I know someone who takes pictures inside their fish tank (of coral, fishes etc). It's one thing using something like a 80MM macro through glass, but another actually inserting the probe into the tank for wide angle macros. I could see that being very cool.
With a motorized slider this would be amazing for video production with some trippy movements.
Aliens give it a 10/10
'insert the lens'. 😂 😂 😂
Man, I thought you and Jordan were close, but you named you kid after Kai 😊
That awkward moment when your child calls Jordan the "bloody producer".
TFW your beard matches your shorts and your hair matches your shirt.
I think you're Wong.
LUL Kai
Hmm, possibly. Let me take another Lok at the video.
I never even thought of anything dirty until Chris brought it up. Thanks Chris.
Awesome review! Can't wait for the next video, guys! Really engaging content
$1500 is a lot though.
Wow, I was expecting it to be like a few hundred😂
Especially for the rather... Not so impressive image quality
tolga1cool Yeah, its a very niche lens. Im not sure they will make too much on it, but its very interesting😂
At this price I would expect better IQ or at this IQ I would expect lower price.
$1,500US is way too much, I'll wait for the Chinese version...oh, wait!
When i need an enlightening photographic equipment reviews i go to Chris and Jordan's or Tony's or Chris Winter etc...
But when I'm on silly mode, i go to Kai's...
Great video as usual guys!
I'd love to get this for spider photography
1500 is a bit too much of an investment though
Yea a normal macro lense looks better.
For sometime i thought 'DPReview' was about something else.
Now i know its about photogear...
And there was me thinking I'm the only one using an asparagus rubber band lol
This is why they pay you the big bucks. So hilarious, and yet productive and intelligent! Thanks for this, guys!
"My conclusion on this weird lens is that it is weird" - Well said Chris!
from the toilet bowl straight to Jordon's mouth, love that edit
The innuendo is strong with this one.
I think that thing needs an orange tip for safety.
Well done review bud!
Never want to buy this thing but watched this video several times because its too entertaining!
Porn just got interesting again...
Oh don't give them any idea 🤣
HAHAHA!!
Get this for your gf. I am sure she will love it, have lots of "fun" with exploring up CLOSE and she can educate herself in what is going on inside. 🍑😊
Young Giu M. Lee you’re fucking weird
something like this for micro 4/3rds would be interesting, so you could get even deeper DOF for miniatures.
Great video and review! I was debating whether to back this on Kickstarter and I think you just pushed me over the top!
I would love to have one of those. In this day and age though, you would want to be careful where you pointed it for fear someone would call you in for pointing a gun at them. :/
You’re right on target about the new creative uses for this type of lens - that’s the fun challenge. About availability “soon”, I understand it won’t be generally available until about the first quarter of next year. Until then, when “ordered” on kickstarter, “some” backers “may” start getting the lens in October - kinda iffy for a price tag of more than $1200. I’ll wait, even if it means paying more - bugs may be worked out by then, too.
Interesting review. One question - can you adjust the power setting of the LEDs?
Wow that lens is sure happy to see you
Great video, always enjoy the humor.
...first impression: the length of that probe lens is... formidable.
If you think that $1500 USD is too much to spend, then come to Sweden it costs about $2100 USD here. The cams and the camgear are almost more expensive in Sweden than in the UK/US
Into the breach were no man has gone before.
Can you make a video of the elements on min 9:12 and how you create test shots with it?
Nice Video. you help other people gain a knowledge
Showing the clip of putting it in Jordan’s mouth immediately after the toilet. Classy!
This video makes me want to get one now!
This lens might not be perfect, but it is something I would love to own.
You had a fairly long cable to that power bank, and rubber bands... Why not just strap it to the tripod?
The Olympus Tough action cameras have a built in microscope mode which can do crazy good macro but you have to get up really close
Lucky you guys are in Canada...
First real unbiassd review ive seen
It looks "fun"
I use asparagus rubber bands as grips on my Sigma ART DN lenses for m4/3!
It's definietely unique
Does anyone know what is causing that strange IS effect on the filming camera around 11:00? The camera seems to want to follow the movements of his head in a very mechanical way.
Siime eye or this lens?
I think using this is pretty dangerous in the US...
What is not dangerous in US?
It is fun but the price is bit high, I wish there are more affordable options. Otherwise, it is really appealing.
I love the stone shots and thinking we can make a lot unusual things very small to look really really big.
Tell me you traveled to Seattle to get a look at that new Nikon. Better yet, you took it back to Canada for extended hands-on.
6:32 Do you realize there‘s a fish in the bottom left corner?
Nice catch!
guys, can you do a video on super35 and 35mm film/digital video formats? and also how anamorphic comes into the picture.
Have you tried endoscopy with that thing?
The way he one-handedly dangled his A7S II over the water stressed me out so bad 😆
I saw trailer for that lens and I thought: ''wow, this is something really new''. But after this review and after not seeing one single good photo, i think you should be crazy to give 1500$ for this toy
Hi guys! Awesome video as always! But I'm German so I need something to complain about: That close-up shot of Chris starting at 10:41 seems to wooble when Chris moves/tilts his head up or down. Is there some kind of post processing stabilization going on that makes his face stay in the same relative position in the frame? If so, it's kinda strange-looking. I think I'd rather have a still framing and natural head movements instead of a wobbling framing and a steady head position. I hope I'm not on the totally wrong track here. But is does look slightly artificial. But that's only a minute point. You're doing a great job!
The shot at 4:45 has some dirt in the footage. Is this sensor dirt or was the lens contaminated?
what happen if you put an macro tube extension?? thanks!
"Hi, I'm Jordan, the video guy"?
Actually, just a little correction. There is this type of lens that's built for photography before this. But it's designed for underwater/diving usage. Please check out this lens.
www.inon.jp/products/housing/inonport/uflmr130_efs60.html
Just "four seconds"? That's what she said. Okay, I'm done. Continue.
It's almost $2000 in Australia... as fun as the lens may be it doesn't offer the level of detail I'd expect on a lens at that price.
Hi Phillip, What light you use for the Pepsi cans? only the YONGNUO YN360 III?; and the edelkrone Slider ONE v2 can handle the weight of the sony a7sii and Loawa 24mm ? thanks so much! regards from Venezuela :)
awesome vid! Is this compatible with the Sony a6000? I know very little about cameras
This lens is trending
Can we use this lense on Nikon 3300
That "insect shot" about 90 seconds before the end looks like a weird arachnid, not an 🐜 😄
The wide angle shots with the blurred background look quite similar to a 25mm/f2. I don't think this lens is worth the price, except you love underwater macros or forensics
Is it possible to shoot super slo-mo (120fps) with that lens or is the aperture too small to let enough light in?
Did you mention price and I missed it?
Awwww, no breakdown on video from Jordan, just a quick comment from Chris about it and then onwards they go...
I can use this for Telecine 16mm film transfer to digital. But kinda expensive.
6:52 Very useful for life & family. Maybe I will buy one 🤣
Will this work with the Panasonic G9’s High Resolution mode?
This is going to be good.
*Laowa: "we can mount you on our lens."*
6:30 saw the fish?
Hii...
Can you tell me locatin 0:30 where you stand
Surprised you didn't do an eye shot with the lens ;)
Put orange tape near the end to avoid getting shot 🤣
Unique design for a lens but it fails in the light function. Why didn't they make that to run off the camera battery like the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Lens? The way they designed the light function for that lens doesn't make sense. Maybe they will redesign that on an upgrade to the lens. That would be my suggestion to them. It would also be nice if it had auto focus added. It seems the lens design was rushed instead of incorporating the light to work off the camera battery and adding auto focus. Are you listening Laowa?
Who else saw the fish in the bottom left at 6:32
The thumbnail image made me think it was a video about fishing rods.
6:32 did you notice the fish in the bottom left?
How about colonoscopy?! 😂👌🏼
You just couldn't be silent?You just had to give them an idea?;-)
Hey it's not 4s you promised re probe jokes! :(
Also at 2:56, Chris did something teenage boys and men do often, I think it's just his muscle memory doing that stroking. LOL
will this work with a fuji xt-3 ???
Does this lens have an Fuji X mount option?
Works well with EF Fx adapters
Haha, everybody who can aford, is refusing to use the outdated and crippled Canon sensors/bodies anymore. Canon mount probe lens with an adapter at an A7 series. So did Kai in his review.
What? Probe that tight aperture? Oh boy.
This lens goes well with the *Sony A Seven ASS!*
Price for the lens ???
7:18 first toilet water then mouth. nice one.
Use it for shooting video instead of photos bro...
Chris is part of DPreview?
Yes, we've moved The Camera Store to DPReview.
chris's beard give a decent contrast against his hair
$1500? Wow, I would have thought it'd be $200 at most...
RowlWool look into how it was created it’s not just a tube the lens itself goes all the way through the tube.
I was thinking the same thing. Its not a necessity, its a toy.
Yea saw a lot of adds on Facebook that were so hyped up
Image quality is terrible for 1500 imo
I would just use a longer usb cable and put the power bank in my pocket
Car colonoscopy, then toilette, then Jordan throat exam.....Canadian health care -eh!