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Laowa Periprobe 24mm F14 2X Macro Review

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The Laowa Periprobe 24mm F14 2X Macro is a unique and innovative device that offers a lot of fun and creative possibilities for both photography and video. The kit comes with a periscopic lens attachment, providing a wide range of shooting options to explore.

The Laowa Periprobe 24mm F14 2X Macro offers a lot of fun and creative possibilities for both photography and video. The periscopic lens attachment provides a wide range of shooting options, making it a versatile and innovative device.

Pros
  • Innovative and versatile device
  • Wide range of shooting options
  • Full immersibility in water
  • Allows for dynamic visual effects
Cons
  • LED lights may not match well with balanced lights
  • Limited image quality at wide open apertures
  • Alignment issues with the periscope lens

The periscope lens opens up new angles and possibilities for creative shots, making it a valuable addition to the kit.

The Laowa Periprobe 24mm F14 2X Macro is a unique and innovative device that offers a lot of fun and creative possibilities for both photography and video. It comes with a periscopic lens attachment that allows for a wide range of shooting options. Both lens attachments share the same optical characteristics, featuring a 24mm f14 maximum aperture and a two-to-one macro reproduction. The lenses also include LED lights in the front for supplemental lighting, but they may not match well with balanced lights. The lens is fully immersible in water, and the attachments are equipped with a handy dimmer switch to adjust the LED lights. The probe attachment does not have a way of threading on, but the periscope lens has a quarter thread on the top, making it versatile for different shooting needs. The base unit of the lens includes an aperture ring that goes from f14 to t40 and is geared for manual focus. The base unit also features a clutch to control the rotation of the periscope lens, allowing for dynamic visual effects. The periscope lens opens up new angles and possibilities for creative shots, making it a valuable addition to the kit.

The lens is fully immersible in water, allowing for unique underwater shooting capabilities.

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