Venus Optics 'Laowa' 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C)

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • Venus Optics are a new, Chinese lens manufacturer who are specializing in manual focus, macro lenses...often with special capabilities. This particular macro lens can focus twice as closely as a normal 1:1 macro lens, without the need for extension tubes. With the overall quality of lenses manufactured in China greatly increasing these days - this could be a really interesting offering.
    Find it here (Amazon affiliate link) (Be sure to get the right lens for your camera system):
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    My Canon 70D had to be sold as I was saving up for my wedding/ honeymoon, so I'm still using my old Canon 60D. It's kind of falling to pieces by now! All pictures and footage shot by me on Canon 6D and 60D cameras.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 213

  • @JoraffProductions
    @JoraffProductions 8 років тому +142

    If you sold a t-shirt that said "Very Sharp Indeed" on it, I'd probably buy it.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +11

      +JoraffProductions Hehe

    • @hugooliveira8886
      @hugooliveira8886 8 років тому

      +Christopher Frost Photography Hello, I see many of your videos, and are quite clarifying up even for me who am relatively new in the world of photography, so I would like to know what you think in relation to this objective Canon EOS AF EF 35-70mm f / 3.5-4.5, i looked on your channel but you do not have video on it and i recently found one for sale for 45 € / 34.3British pounds, what do you think of the lens? you can help?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +1

      +Hugo Oliveira I haven't tried any of the old 35-70 lenses...they might be alright but it's not a very attractive zoom range

    • @hugooliveira8886
      @hugooliveira8886 8 років тому

      +Christopher Frost Photography Thx for the help =D, And sorry if I'm abusing but i liked to get another opinion on another lens the Sigma 18-200mm F / 3.5-6.3 DC
      I saw it on sale in the store CEX (if am not mistaken this shop also exists in the UK) for 95 €, I think is 72.23 pounds, is a great option?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +Hugo Oliveira It'll be okay - just a standard ultrawide angle lens, really. I'd save up for the Canon 18-135 STM, myself

  • @lorseyjones4807
    @lorseyjones4807 8 років тому +4

    Yesterday Saturday I shot a few teenagers going to their high homecoming dance. The shots were outside and I was really happy with the sharpness. It was absolutely AMAZING I'm glad I heard about this lens.

    • @couchgaming5577
      @couchgaming5577 6 років тому +1

      “I shot a few teenagers going to their high homecoming dance”

  • @Perk.Eo.1
    @Perk.Eo.1 8 років тому +3

    I've been waiting for someone to review this lens properly! Thank you so much Christopher for your great work as per usual!!

  • @shadow7037932
    @shadow7037932 8 років тому +11

    Nice review. I still miss that old house though....

  • @GregThurtle
    @GregThurtle 8 років тому +4

    Good review. I like using this lens for ring photos at weddings. Works great on mirror less too.
    Love your sense of humour in the reviews too. :)

  • @WatchCataVlog
    @WatchCataVlog 3 роки тому +1

    the lens is very cool, recently I started my watch channel using this lens too.

  • @Zahidulhasan
    @Zahidulhasan 8 років тому +2

    Nicely described. So far i brought every lens which is in 500$ range & you recommended highly. This will be in my bag within 10-15 days.

    • @enesogroup
      @enesogroup 8 років тому

      +Zahidul Hasan Buy 2 :)

  • @improver1849
    @improver1849 8 років тому +3

    Super cool lens. Venus Optics may not be the cheapest, but they're doing what I hoped the Chinese would do all along.. offer a unique perspective from a unique culture. Creativity at long last, and a fantastic go, at least. Really nice to see.
    Thanks for your fantastic review (and so many others). I love these unique lenses in particular.

    • @heronmyer3780
      @heronmyer3780 8 років тому +1

      +docstowatch Perspective and culture have nothing to do with this. Don't try to make this to be something it is not. What they are doing is making lenses for which there are no immediate competitors in the market i.e. vacant niches. Which is good for them because they don't have to fight established brands like caniksonygma and it's good for consumers because more diverse products on the market.

    • @heronmyer3780
      @heronmyer3780 8 років тому +2

      docstowatch
      You are pretty much parroting the western narrative that chinese people are uncreative for whatever reasons. the reason they copy stuff is because it's easier to copy than do your own R&D when you are utilising your low labour cost to compete, it's a result of economics not human biology.
      creativity is an ill-defined excuse for people to feel special anyway and is mostly overrated. most 'creative' process is just trial and error.

    • @improver1849
      @improver1849 8 років тому +1

      +Heron Myer I didn't mean to imply that the Chinese culture itself has within it a special 15mm macro or 60mm 1:2 perspective in their collective mind or cultural heritage, heh. Sorry about that. Rather, I'm referring to how contemporary China squashes the creativity of their educated people. Yet they have been a creative culture in times past, and if UA-cam is to be believed, even their modern day uneducated farmers have some very interesting creative solutions to everyday problems. It is a creative act to identify and fulfill an unfilled niche, especially with no engineering precedents. There's obviously nothing for them to copy, especially with the 15mm macro, unless there were historical lenses like this they got a hold of. They weren't just awaiting orders from a creative person in another culture, nor did they merely knock off an optics product from Germany or Japan.

    • @improver1849
      @improver1849 8 років тому +1

      +Heron Myer Venus, going against the grain of many their contemporaries, had the wherewithal to create something with their own unique perspective in the market. Or at least "a" unique perspective, even if they don't particularly care or aren't personally impassioned regarding this perspective, and are just doing it to be different. For Venus, and in some sense Chinese business at large, this marketing & even engineering creativity, no matter how minor or what the market motivations were, is to be commended and reinforced. The copying culture may have gotten them up to speed, but now that is more than complete, the sooner the copying culture comes to an end, the better. In short: they're making cool stuff, and I'm glad to see it :D

  • @paulinefollett3099
    @paulinefollett3099 8 років тому +4

    I am looking around for a macro lens, so this review was of great interest to me. Thank you for such a thorough review. By the way I would also buy that T shirt.

  • @matthewwilkes6065
    @matthewwilkes6065 8 років тому +1

    really love this lens for my Sony a77ii, the sharpness is exceptional and gob smacking quality, it's also a great macro videography lens. possibly my favourite lens so far.

  • @ravikantsjadhav
    @ravikantsjadhav 8 років тому +1

    As always organised and nice review.....looking further for more videos....

  • @richardpcrowe
    @richardpcrowe 4 роки тому +1

    I bought a used copy of this lens in Sony e-Mount and really like it for macro work. I usually shoot it at f/11 and it is sharp as a tack.

  • @tortoiseshelltech
    @tortoiseshelltech 8 років тому +6

    I'm trying to decide between this and the Laowa 15mm. I want the wide angle and tilt shift of the 15mm, but the super macro ability of the 60mm is equally attractive.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +3

      It's a tough choice!

    • @lorseyjones4807
      @lorseyjones4807 7 років тому +1

      Christopher Frost Photography I have both lenses and they're fantastic

  • @DynamixWarePro
    @DynamixWarePro 8 років тому +2

    Nice review and when you said China, I had my reservations that the quality wouldn't be that good, but those results are great! I have used Sigma and Tamron macro lenses and love macro photography and your right, getting closer than 1:1 can be interesting.
    You said there was no chromatic abrasion, but at 4:25 there is a slight greenish fringing on the left side of the white round area on the image, but then again at f/22, it is past the diffraction limit, so its not important.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +2

      +DynamixWarePro Yes, when I looked at the test pictures again there does seem to be a touch of CA as you stop down. It's not unheard of for lenses to show a little more CA stopped down, sometimes

  • @TheExitStrategy
    @TheExitStrategy 8 років тому +4

    As an avid fuji fan I look forward to some possible fuji lenses reviews. Just be sure to open those raw files in iridiant developer (mac) or silky pix/photo ninja (pc). Adobe currently has awful x-trans raw processing.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +5

      +clay cooper I'll be reviewing Fuji lenses in the summer. I'm waiting for a camera to test with with the new 24mp sensor (not getting the X-Pro2 though)

    • @77appyi
      @77appyi 8 років тому +1

      +Christopher Frost Photography i will be interested in the IQ of the 24MP sensor...i have a XE-2 and i really like using it..but i cannot get it to mach the IQ of my 100D..i did post my test RAWs for both for others to edit in software other than lightroom on dpreview.. the best results did match the 100D but was no better so decided not to fully invest in the fuji system at the moment and will sell it ...

  • @beavertown2006
    @beavertown2006 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Chris, I've just bought the newest NIkon version, it comes with a filter, a really lovely pouch, they have removed the ugly printing in front of the lens, also the Nikon version has refined grooves on the focus ring, the build quality is really fantastic, most importantly, my copy is as sharp as from your test and it costs only 200 pounds.

  • @admstudios7
    @admstudios7 8 років тому +3

    i am shock about this lense uff gonna buy this one for sure, thanks for the video, Chris, u have helped me a lot in choosing many lenses trough out this year am a fan of ur work, keep up the good work buddie cheers God Bless u richly

  • @TalesFromTheScript
    @TalesFromTheScript 7 років тому

    Getting one of these for Christmas to add to my Nikon macro glass arsenal!!! Thanks for the review!!!

  • @RizqiFahma
    @RizqiFahma 8 років тому

    Yes, finally your review for this lens come. Thank you, Chris!

  • @BrandenHooper
    @BrandenHooper 8 років тому +2

    Venus should send you their 15mm f/4 1:1. I'd love to see a review of it.

  • @benw2751
    @benw2751 6 років тому

    Your reviews are always great. Thank you.

  • @stephencutajar2548
    @stephencutajar2548 8 років тому +1

    I think you missed an important issue, I believe that there is no mechanical link to the aperture of the lens so you have to shoot through whatever aperture you choose. Meaning if you choose to shoot stopped down as you normally would in macro, the image would be dark and difficult to focus.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +3

      That is true! But that's true for most manual lenses, so I don't normally mention it

  • @livingadamman7994
    @livingadamman7994 Рік тому

    Very comprehensive review thank you

  • @Bevieevans8
    @Bevieevans8 8 років тому +4

    Another great review - another potential cost for me 😊

    • @HappyGrower
      @HappyGrower 8 років тому

      +Beverly Evans same for me. My wallet has taken quite a beating ever since I discovered this channel.

  • @timlane8061
    @timlane8061 8 років тому

    Nice review as always Chris. Thanks!

  • @MrJAM-np7go
    @MrJAM-np7go 6 років тому

    As you use E-mount now, please review Voigtlaender APO-Lanthar 65mm f2. It was the best optics I've ever seen. It is truely apochromatic with no digital correction. Other aberrations are perfectly dealt, too.

  • @AramKaptein
    @AramKaptein 8 років тому +1

    As always a great review! Interesting lens. thanks

  • @joshuasedgley5849
    @joshuasedgley5849 6 років тому +1

    ‘Sealed for freshness’ :D

  • @yearight6294
    @yearight6294 8 років тому

    Wow really impressed with this lens. I have never heard of this company I think I may pick one up for myself.

  • @555Gear
    @555Gear 8 років тому +1

    Great images!

  • @anotherperspectivede6975
    @anotherperspectivede6975 3 роки тому

    Perfect Review, thank you! I will order it ;)

  • @drpedromauro
    @drpedromauro 10 місяців тому

    Hey crhris, love you reviews! In a apsc camera how is the distortion?

  • @Imhotep397
    @Imhotep397 7 років тому +1

    I've been wonder whether with these hybrid full frame/APSC lenses, especially the Laowas whether one could use a focal reducer/ booster to squeeze a bit more sharpness from the aperture wide open? Have you or would you consider testing any of the boosters for this kind of thing?

  • @Bonjour-World
    @Bonjour-World 3 роки тому

    DId I miss the mention of the minimum working distance for the 2:1 macro ?
    I ask because I am interest in how difficult lighting would be in a studio setting.

  • @deltafit
    @deltafit 8 років тому

    I wonder what the results would be pairing this with extension tubes!?! Pretty damn close to subject I guess!

  • @lorseyjones4807
    @lorseyjones4807 8 років тому +1

    This is a great lens

  • @KENCINGBERSALTO
    @KENCINGBERSALTO 7 років тому +1

    a very nice lens.
    i am planning to buy one. but meanwhile, i am using a magnifying glass . works well, just a bit cumbersome and hard to hold camera, magnifying glass and wide torchlight emergency lamp.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 років тому +2

      Sounds like you /really/ need a macro lens

    • @KENCINGBERSALTO
      @KENCINGBERSALTO 7 років тому

      and it would be the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 macro . i felt in love with those Samyang you reviewed, Mr. Frost.
      anyway, i just ordered a set of macro /close up filter ( Andoer) +1 +2 +4 +10 for USD $10 only.
      i would like to compare the filters with the macro lens... there is no way the filters would win, but it will be an interesting "competition" like david versus goliath. :)

  • @EventHandler
    @EventHandler 8 років тому

    I really like your lens reviews, please keep up the good work! Did you think about reviewing this (china) lens?
    Zonlai 25mm f1.8

  • @JenkoRun
    @JenkoRun 4 роки тому

    This lens is identical to the one under the Dorr / Jintu brand for £140 aside from some material changes, I think most of the cost is because of the brand name

  • @MprivetM
    @MprivetM 3 роки тому

    Woul love to see examples of distortion on APS-C as I'm planning to scan negatives with this lens and my Fuji. You think this would be a good combo, or I should look to other lenses (Fuji macro) or even extension tubes maybe for regular primes (23/56)

  • @kieransaucedo4924
    @kieransaucedo4924 7 років тому +1

    +Christopher Frost Photography Hi, I love your videos and was thinking of getting a macro lens, which do you prefer... The Laowa 60mm F 2.8 Macro or the Canon 60mm F 2.8 USM Macro? Thanks for making awesome videos.

  • @ardalandb5202
    @ardalandb5202 3 роки тому

    Can i ask what do perfer between this lens and sigma 70mm macro art?? Wich lens make better image quality on fullframe camera? 🌹🙏

  • @onurcavus
    @onurcavus 4 роки тому

    Great review! How do you think can this lens be used for capturing intraoral shots in f22 and low light conditions? (because of cheeks blocking most of the light coming out of the mouth)

  • @reemachakkadath6088
    @reemachakkadath6088 6 років тому

    thankyou for review

  • @16-bit-trip5
    @16-bit-trip5 8 років тому

    It would be awesome if you could do adapted legacy lens reviews with you Fuji.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +Michael Paz Nah, I only rarely test legacy lenses

    • @16-bit-trip5
      @16-bit-trip5 8 років тому

      +Christopher Frost Photography I know, but it's so much easier to adapter them to mirrorless! I saw your other post saying that some Fuji test may be in future. Perhaps we'll see some more once you get through Fuji's fantastic native line up :)

  • @vdphotosnfun
    @vdphotosnfun 3 роки тому

    I am little confuse. What would be best Canon 60mm or Laowa 60mm for Canon M50 Mark II?

  • @Iruinyourkdr
    @Iruinyourkdr 5 років тому

    Chris! Any chance you will review the new laowa 100mm 2:1 ultra macro? I want to pre order it for Sony e mount but I’m scared to buy a lens without watching your review of it first! :(

  • @Suko120
    @Suko120 8 років тому +1

    Aww no Canon version :c
    But it looks really rad and the prise is also ok and I have a APS-C camera and love macro photography.

    • @TheJudge064
      @TheJudge064 4 роки тому +1

      He literally used a canon version in the video 😅.

  • @marcelleenhendriks
    @marcelleenhendriks 6 років тому

    i have may try it at a macro photoworkshop: great . i should it buy also the 15 mm macrowideangle lenses

  • @jenky1044
    @jenky1044 8 років тому

    Hey Chris, good video, what is the blueish - green at 6:00-6:10 (all over that shot) then went away at f/11. ?? Thanks man and God bless.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +1

      +jenky1044 That's called longitudinal chromatic aberration. It's an extremely common optical problem at wide apertures. The only lens I've tested that don't really have that problem is the Samyang 135mm f/2

    • @jenky1044
      @jenky1044 8 років тому

      Ok thank you for your time.. and I think you do a wonderful job reviewing these lenses.

  • @agro0
    @agro0 8 років тому +3

    please make a video using this with extension tubes. I'm sure the magnification will be insane :D

    • @77appyi
      @77appyi 8 років тому +2

      +L. Willis i cannot see it will as it will focus closer to the lens and as its almost touching now thats as good as it going to be

  • @nitailevi8001
    @nitailevi8001 3 роки тому

    Old video so not sure you'll see this comment, but any chance you know what is the working distance (from end of lens) at both x2 and x1? Thanks

  • @dirkhenkel9410
    @dirkhenkel9410 8 років тому

    Hi Christopher,
    do you have an idea why this lens is perfectly sharp at 2.8 with a full frame camera, but not so on a crop sensor ?
    I´ve seen this with other lenses too but I don´t really understand why this can be ... as you use both Canon cameras.
    This was a nice video again, thanks for it.

    • @TrancemasterOnyx
      @TrancemasterOnyx 8 років тому +1

      It's because of the so-called 'crop factor' that the APS-C sensor, which the Canon 60D, got in this video. So all small imperfections of the lens is magnified (1.6x for Canon if I remember correctly) along with the image, compared to a full-frame camera!
      I hope that helped solved any confusion regarding this issue :)

  • @molnaralexandru3485
    @molnaralexandru3485 5 років тому

    This is amazing! Would you recommend this as my first macro lens?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  5 років тому

      It's not a bad start. Watch the review to see what it's like

  • @nogroove3819
    @nogroove3819 6 років тому

    hi Christopher . really good review. just clicked the subscribe button. how do you feel this lens would function a sony a 6000?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  6 років тому

      Should be pretty good - you'll need a Sony version (if they make one) or an e-mount adaptor

  • @yttean98
    @yttean98 8 років тому

    Chris,
    Now that you own a Fuji mirrorles camera you should start reviewing lenses from the Fuji stable.
    Just my curiosity why did you pick Fuji instead of Sony mirrorless cameras.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +tean tan It was a hard choice. Ultimately I preferred the look of the Fuji jpegs, the style of the cameras themselves (silly I know, but they look so good) and I /far/ preferred Fuji's lenses (from what I've been reading about them) and the philosophy behind them

  • @thestalker
    @thestalker 8 років тому +9

    Said Chinese and I got really excited thinking it would be super cheap.

    • @eliasali9383
      @eliasali9383 8 років тому

      +MonkeyButt117FTW same xD

    • @improver1849
      @improver1849 8 років тому

      +Daniel Han (aka Eternal Torture) I think that's really swell to see creative input/unique perspectives (literally in this case!) from the Chinese, not just poor quality cultural appropriations. Do you know where online the founder said this? I'd love to see a copy of the interview, or post, or whatever it was. Thank you.

    • @NeverWolf
      @NeverWolf 7 років тому +1

      There's an lens by Oshiro with the same specs and that looks identical on amazon for 170 USD

    • @computerchi
      @computerchi 7 років тому +2

      Stalker that's right but I haven't seen any comparisons between the two anywhere. I'm​ so tempted to get the Oshiro, but everyone is raving about the Laowa.

    • @MrBartonman
      @MrBartonman 6 років тому

      Oshiro a Excellent lens

  • @richardpcrowe
    @richardpcrowe 5 років тому

    I have what I "think" is a Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1 macro lens but, it looks a bit different from the Laowa. It is metal and heavy. My lens has a tilt arrangement at the camera side of the lens. It has no identification on the lens barrel except "60mm F 2.8 MACRO 2:1 @62mm" wonder what I have...

  • @vceda
    @vceda 8 років тому

    thanks for review Christopher , can you just tell me one thing, another person in his review stated that lens wont have macro capabilities on a APC-C body, I was planing to get this lens but this stopped me, did you use it on your 60D ?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +cDa Yup, it's perfectly fine on APS-C, in fact the smaller sensor brings you even closer

    • @vceda
      @vceda 8 років тому

      great, thanks once again

  • @jpn2561
    @jpn2561 8 років тому

    Hi Chris have you reviewed or used the Tamron 28-300 PZD model. If so would love to know what you think of it. As looking at picking it up myself. Cheers

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +Jamie Noon No, I haven't. There's a review out there somewhere, I think maybe ephotozine did a review

  • @lorseyjones4807
    @lorseyjones4807 8 років тому

    I'm thinking about this lens instead of the Nikon 60mm 2.8D lens

  •  8 років тому

    Some manual lenses still have electronic communication, allowing focus confirmation, exif information etc. Is this the case with this lens too? It would have been interesting with a comparison with Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro, which was a lens that I loved when I was using APS-C .

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +Richard Rönnbäck No focus confirmation I'm afraid, but I've never found focus confirmation to be very accurate anyways. The Canon 60mm lens is nice but I'd rather have this Venus lens for the extra magnification, and I think its bokeh is a little nicer, too

  • @bioarach
    @bioarach 7 років тому

    Hi! Have you consider to review their Twin Flash?? I'm sure your methods will give good results on it, think about it, thanks!

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 років тому

      Nah, these days, I only really have time to review lenses

  • @syedahmad7076
    @syedahmad7076 8 років тому

    If I would to buy a telephoto lens, which is either the 70-300 F4-5.6 IS USM , 70-300 Tamron and 70-200 F4L IS . I want to know which is the most valuable to buy . Budget is not an issue but if the much cheaper lenses are better than the L lens then it would be nice to know . Hope you reply soon and thanks in advance .

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +2

      +Syed Ahmad Take a look at my reviews of those three lenses - I cover them in-depth and you'll be able to see which one is right for you. All the best

  • @computerchi
    @computerchi 7 років тому +2

    How about the Oshiro 60mm 2:1 macro? Is it the same, just as good for half the price?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 років тому +1

      I don't know. It sounds like that might be the same lens being sold under a different name (maybe)

    • @computerchi
      @computerchi 7 років тому

      thanks

  • @senegalus
    @senegalus 6 років тому

    Hi, nice review. What (ring?) flash do you use with this lens. I own this lens but pictures of small insects etc. at 2:1 is nearly impossible without a ringflash/ringlight, im not shure what i should get

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  6 років тому

      I don't use ring flashes. I tried a cheap one once and it didn't connect with my camera properly, and I don't want to spend money on a proper one

  • @guitarinsitu
    @guitarinsitu 8 років тому

    Hey ! First of all, thanks a LOT for all the testing thing, I discovered many things thanks to you (including Samyang lenses and I am a huge fan of it, I bought two of them and use these only). I'm also very interrested in this Venus lens, and even more in the other one : the 15mm. Is there any chance that you would ever test this one ?
    Thanks again !
    Antoine (France)

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +O.H.M Guitarist I'll be testing the 15mm lens in a couple of weeks :-)

    • @guitarinsitu
      @guitarinsitu 8 років тому

      I will try to resist until there before buying it... ^^ Thank you !

  • @TatzkaTube
    @TatzkaTube 8 років тому

    Is the manual focus a challange on this lens? This sounds a perfect macro lens for me to buy somewhere in the future, but I'm a bit scared about the manual focus, especially when this can have a really short focal length

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +3

      +minepate Don't be scared :-) just use liveview mode on your camera, and zoom in to see detail before you fire the shutter.

    • @TatzkaTube
      @TatzkaTube 8 років тому

      +Christopher Frost Photography thanks!

  • @adawong3106
    @adawong3106 6 років тому

    f2.8 25mm laowa is coming soon.

  • @MrScarDJ
    @MrScarDJ 8 років тому

    Hi Christopher, I have got a good deal for a Sony a600 with 16-50mm + 55-210mm and the Minolta MD 50mm 1.7.
    After looking at some review I wanted to get the sigma 60mm 2.8 dn art and samyang 12mm f/2. But do I really need them or the the deal I got will be enough for travel?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +MrScarDJ I haven't tried any of that equipment I'm afraid! I hear very good things about the Samyang 12mm lens though.

  • @NetGawker
    @NetGawker 8 років тому

    that lens looks exactly like my Oshiro version.........and it was less than $400

  • @NiNjAZXR6
    @NiNjAZXR6 8 років тому

    I allready own a Sigma 105 macro, is it worth to add the Laowa 60mm to my collection?
    Big difference between 60mm 2:1 and 105mm 1:1? Can't find much comparisons between those two.. hope you can help!

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      You can see a 1:1 vs 2:1 comparison in this video. It is actually quite a difference. It might be worth selling the Sigma - it's up to you. I really like the difference 2:1 makes

  • @VideoCraze
    @VideoCraze 8 років тому

    Hey chris, i have a Canon 1200d with the default kit lens and am looking for a new one. I am planning on doing action videos with high quality so need a lens that works with fast pace action and also nice quality, im also interested in vfx (visual effects) so the lens will need to work well with that stuff too. Im on a cheap budget however, any recommendations for a lens from about $300-$400? Thanks

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +1

      +Gordonco A very nice, low budget lens for video work is the Canon 18-135 STM

  • @mm95035
    @mm95035 8 років тому

    is this same/similar lens to Oshiro 2:1 super macro lens (LD UNC 60mm f/2.8 macro 2:1 lens)? It has a similar build, 9 element in 7 groups, 14 blades....

    • @0ooTheMAXXoo0
      @0ooTheMAXXoo0 8 років тому

      The Oshiro lens seems a copy. Oshiro claims Glass made in Japan and assembly in China. From user samples of the Oshiro I would say it is the same lens in virtually every way. Almost the same price even although the oshiro is currently on sale for less than half of the venus optics version. I would worry about quality control and do tests as soon as I got it to facilitate a possible return if I got a bad sample.

  • @terence94hk
    @terence94hk 8 років тому

    Is it my problem cos I notice some quite strong CA at the corners even stopped down

    • @TrancemasterOnyx
      @TrancemasterOnyx 8 років тому

      Yeah, I saw that too, at the test image when stopped down at f/8 to f/22 it's very noticeable at the top-left corner...

  • @dariuszdrozdowski5736
    @dariuszdrozdowski5736 Рік тому

    can I use for canon r?

  • @hanad276
    @hanad276 5 років тому

    Gread video, does this work well with the Sony A7r2? I want it for full frame work

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  5 років тому +1

      You will need an adaptor to get this lens onto your Sony camera

  • @raivomollits
    @raivomollits 7 років тому

    is it good for filming as well? How much does it "breathe" during focus move? I'm looking for full manual lens for stop-motion.Thanks!

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 років тому +1

      Stop motion video is basically just getting still pictures, so any lens would be fine

    • @raivomollits
      @raivomollits 7 років тому

      That's right.Just interesting how much does it zoom when pulling focus.Have you tried it with this lens?

  • @Jay-mj6xe
    @Jay-mj6xe 8 років тому

    Can we expect Fuji lenses reviews? I've asked you in late 2014 if you could but I can't remember what was your reply. Anyway, since you have the X-T1, could you do it, please?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +2

      +Display Name Yes, but in the summer. I'm way way way way too busy these days...I'm going to settle in to enjoying just using the camera and lenses before I review them, and also I'll need to review lenses on the new 24mp sensor, to future-proof my videos

    • @Jay-mj6xe
      @Jay-mj6xe 8 років тому

      Christopher Frost Photography I waited a year and few months, I can wait few more I guess lol.
      I think Fuji lenses are already future-proof. My 56mm f1.2 is sharper wide-open than my Canon 50mm f1.2L and has way way less CA.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +Display Name I agree. But it's not about the lenses being future-proof - it's about my videos being future proof! If I test everything on a 16mp when in a year's time everyone's using 24mp, then my videos will be outdated

  • @netowork3d
    @netowork3d 8 років тому

    for my 70d which best Venus Optics 'Laowa' 60mm ? 15mm... which you liked the most?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +1

      +netowork3d I like them both. They're completely different. If you wait a couple of weeks I'll have a review of the 15mm up :-)

  • @dm51964
    @dm51964 5 років тому

    Is this the same lens with a different name to the Oshiro 60mm f/2.8 2:1 LD UNC Ultra-Macro Lens?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  5 років тому

      No idea, sorry!

    • @leonaiss9749
      @leonaiss9749 5 років тому

      you can get same lense much cheaper - less than 160€
      de.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20190806015024&SearchText=60mm+2.8+super+macro+2%3A1&switch_new_app=y

  • @zsozsousa1
    @zsozsousa1 6 років тому

    There is AF adapter for this which will work with Nikon F Mount​ Camera?

  • @rossmccloud
    @rossmccloud 7 років тому

    I have an a6000 Sony that I would like to pair this with. Does it come with an adapter or do I need to buy one.

  • @shang-hsienyang1284
    @shang-hsienyang1284 8 років тому +9

    I think I've just lost $400.

  • @JBCool0729
    @JBCool0729 8 років тому +1

    I don't see sample pictures on Flickr.......

    • @JBCool0729
      @JBCool0729 8 років тому

      You got all other lenses but not this one.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      I've tested around 130 lenses, and they're not all on Flickr yet. I'm uploading those sample pictures gradually

    • @JBCool0729
      @JBCool0729 8 років тому

      Yes but this is more the 6 month already....

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +1

      I only started the Flickr page 4 days ago.

  • @TheHatorihanzoe
    @TheHatorihanzoe 8 років тому

    Could you please so some Sony lens review for Mirorless. Dslr is just getting old and outdated

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      +TheHatorihanzoe I ended up going for Fuji rather than Sony in the end. I'll review some mirrorless lenses in the autumn

  • @markhavermans1205
    @markhavermans1205 8 років тому

    Is this lens sensitive for dust? It seems to me that the design of the lens is sucking dust between the glass elements.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +1

      +Mark Havermans Hasn't happened to mine yet. As with any lens, time will tell

  • @halimn4937
    @halimn4937 7 років тому

    Could you compare this product to Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 (Macro 1-5X)?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 років тому

      Only in that it gets closer than 1x. The MP-E65mm is a very different and difficult lens to use

  • @PhilEVignolaJr
    @PhilEVignolaJr 8 років тому

    what adapter did you use to get the canon mount onto the fuji?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +2

      +Philip Vignola A K&F Concept EOS-FX. Made of metal, fits quite nice (no autofocus or electronic aperture control, though)

    • @PhilEVignolaJr
      @PhilEVignolaJr 8 років тому

      +Christopher Frost Photography Thanks so much for the info.

  • @twagn
    @twagn 8 років тому

    Is there a reason you dropped the 70D and kept the 60D

    • @DiPontesPT
      @DiPontesPT 8 років тому +1

      +Mr M "My Canon 70D had to be sold as I was saving up for my wedding/ honeymoon, so I'm still using my old Canon 60D. It's kind of falling to pieces by now! All pictures and footage shot by me on Canon 6D and 60D cameras."

    • @twagn
      @twagn 8 років тому

      +DiPontes Makes sense that the 70D would attract more money than the 60D. I thought for a second you favored the 60D over the 70D other than money

    • @GiuseppePipia
      @GiuseppePipia 8 років тому

      +Mr M Read the descriptions of his videos…

    • @twagn
      @twagn 8 років тому

      +Giuseppe Pipia Thanks for the heads up :)

  • @AldoMarceloBenitesPalomino
    @AldoMarceloBenitesPalomino 8 років тому

    Try the 15mm Laowa Pleaaaaaase!

    • @gur262
      @gur262 8 років тому

      +Aldo Marcelo Benites Palomino he said he´s planning to do so, that was when this review wasnt even online. so probably maybe

    • @BruceLeroyUK
      @BruceLeroyUK 8 років тому

      That review is up. Check his channel

  • @TheDyingFox
    @TheDyingFox 8 років тому

    That's really a nice lens, I might set that as the next lens to get. I'm supprised though that it was less sharp at 2.8 on the APS-C, anyone know why? (might be useful knowledge)

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +2

      +TheDyingFox The sensors on APS-C cameras tend to be made up of much smaller pixels. This is a greater challenge for any lens, as they pick up imperfections and softness more easily

    • @TheDyingFox
      @TheDyingFox 8 років тому

      +Christopher Frost Photography
      Makes sense, would be intresting if it was possible to see the effects of a micro 4/3 with the same lens (probably even more soft then).
      Now that I think about it though... if it's more difficult for the lens on smaller sensor, would that make an equally sharp APS-C lens more expensive than a Full Frame lens? If the lens is the same in "Focal Length"/"Aperture"/etc...

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +1

      +TheDyingFox Every lens is different really and it can be hard to predict if a sharp lens on FF will also be sharp on APS-c - that's why I test so much :-)

    • @gur262
      @gur262 8 років тому +1

      +TheDyingFox you need less glass to iluminate the smaller sensor properly, so these different aspects might ballance

    • @TheDyingFox
      @TheDyingFox 8 років тому

      +Joshua Mack
      +Christopher Frost Photography
      Hehe, yeah, so many variables, would have been nice to know how it all works (into details) then be able to build a custom lens specificly for the camera being used ^_^, well there are a few super zooms I would like (that has one lens stuck on it), but they tend to sacrifice other things... I believe, not 100% sure... (Such as the Nikon P900)

  • @nathanielsia2078
    @nathanielsia2078 5 років тому

    Hai guys, can this lens use in Canon mirorless?

  • @aw4nlangit
    @aw4nlangit 6 років тому

    Anyone do test on fujifilm x series?

  • @JulianAzcarate
    @JulianAzcarate 4 роки тому

    laowa 60mm or 100mm for macro???

  • @harmonkro9578
    @harmonkro9578 6 років тому

    Will it work with Sony Alpha 58?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  6 років тому

      If you can find a Sony A-mount version, then yes

  • @sanoska206
    @sanoska206 8 років тому

    how do you like your fujifilm xt10?

  • @eduardoaguirre1427
    @eduardoaguirre1427 6 років тому

    Can I mount this lens to a Sony a6000 ??

  • @trisonat7235
    @trisonat7235 8 років тому

    m requesting lot please look once my request. brother can you make a comparison video between Laowa 60mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro with canon 100mm Macro f/2.8 L

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому

      I can't make loads of comparison videos because I don't have time unfortunately. But if you look at my tests, they're mostly standardized so you can compare yourself.

    • @trisonat7235
      @trisonat7235 8 років тому

      Thanks for your response, if u don't mind then replay my quest i want to understand whats special in their 2:1 and Ultra macro. Is its just a word or true getting 2:1 magnification ??.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  8 років тому +1

      Yes, it really is 2:1 magnification

    • @trisonat7235
      @trisonat7235 8 років тому

      appreciate your replay brother, god bless you.

  • @TheColeopGuy
    @TheColeopGuy 6 років тому

    Bought it, sold it. Way to many negatives for the 2:1 gimmick. Make sure you put on the filter - first time out, an insect flew into my lens!! Got mired in the grease. Who builds a lens like that? Many better options out there - most with electronic aperture. A miss.