Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens for Canon EF
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens Canon EF Summary
The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens is the highest magnification wide angle close-up lens for Canon EF cameras. It has been designed by Laowa to provide between 2.5 - 5x larger than life-size magnification, whilst remaining compact and lightweight enough to shoot anywhere. An extended working distance of 45mm at 2.5x and 40mm at 2x magnification lets you get in close to the subject capturing previously unseen details. Designed for either enthusiasts or professionals the 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro for Canon EF works on full frame and APS-C sensor cameras.
Features at a glance
- Ultra macro 2.5 - 5x larger than life magnification
- Compact and lightweight design weighing 400g
- Bright f/2.8 aperture up to f/22
- Great optical performance on DSLR
- Manual focusing only
- Close minimum focus distance between 17.3cm and 23.4cm
- 8 Elements in 6 groups with an 8-bladed aperture
The optical design renders good quality results, nudging up to lenses such as its Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Canon EF stablemate. This model shines with its incredible magnification possibilities, perfect for those who seek out extra fine details or sometimes focus stack their images. The wide angle field of view gives plenty of scope for capturing the subject’s environment where a tele-macro like the 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Auto Aperture Lens will tend to isolate the subject and have more defocusing.
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens for Canon EF Sample Images

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What’s In The Box
- Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro Lens for Canon EF-mount
- Font and rear lens caps
Specifications
| Aperture ring: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Diameter (mm): 82 |
| Length (mm): 65 |
| Weight (g): 400 |
| Elements: 8 |
| Focal length: 25 mm |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 6 |
| Maximum focal length: 25 |
| Maximum magnification: 5 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.8 |
| Minimum focal length: 25 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.17 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 16 |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 8 |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 low-dispersion element |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Street: Yes |