Venus Optics will announce the Laowa Aurogon 10x-50x “microscope” lens on July 17, 2023

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I bought the original probe lens for work and if you have invested in a good slider and use the right lens support system with a focal focus you can get some great professional shots. I\'d use it more if it didn\'t take so long to setup. That and the lens doesn\'t deliver the best contrast or color and you need a ton of light. I reach for my RF100/2.8 or even just some extender tubes 90% of the time I shoot Macro for clients.

Don\'t think I\'ll be investing in this new lens because I don\'t really have a need for such high magnification. Might rent for a weekend. I\'m thinking about having a play with Laowa\'s new and very cheap tilt-shift lens, just to see if it\'s worth investing in a better solution.

A really minor gripe, but Laowa have also stopped making EF mount lenses which is frustrating as most of these gimmicky lenses are not photo quality, but are great for video. EF and PL mount are still cine standard. Also, the EF to RF speed booster is invaluable for that extra stop of light for a Super 35 sensor.
 
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EOS 4 Life said:
It seems more practical but it is not really a "probe lens" unless it can fit in small places.
I guess that is why they are calling it a "microscope lens"
I wonder what the aperture range will be.
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Microscope objectives don't have variable apertures, so I wouldn't expect that here as it would make zero sense. Are you really concerned about going from .01mm depth of field to .011mm?!
 
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EOS 4 Life said:
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Just announced: new Laowa 10x to 50x super macro lens - mirrorlessrumors

This is the new Laowa 10x to 50x super macro lens that has just been announced in China. There is no English press nor pricing info outside China. All we know is that the whole set (lens + full set of 4 tube lenses) is priced 8999 Yuan (roughly $1250). It will be available in…
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Whooo, NA of 0.5... so a half-angle of 30°. That is pretty close working distance, but not obscenely close. Still will be challenge to light a subject. Still, I'm really interested in this one. Paired with a good automated rail system, it could be some real fun.
 
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