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Laowa's 35mm Macro Lens Finally Makes Wide-Angle Close-Ups Worth Your Money
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Laowa's 35mm Macro Lens Finally Makes Wide-Angle Close-Ups Worth Your Money

A Refreshing Take on Macro Photography I’ve spent enough time reviewing macro lenses to know that this category tends to attract gear obsession over practicality. So when I heard about Laowa’s ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO, I’ll admit I was skeptical. Wide-angle macro already feels like a contradiction in terms—and most lenses that attempt it feel like compromises masquerading as innovations. But here’s the thing: Laowa actually seems to have thought this through.

Macro Probe Lens Shootout: Is the Budget AstrHori 28mm Worth It Against the Laowa 24mm?
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Macro Probe Lens Shootout: Is the Budget AstrHori 28mm Worth It Against the Laowa 24mm?

If you’ve ever wanted to send a camera lens crawling through a pile of coffee beans or diving into a donut like some kind of cinematic insect, a macro probe lens is the tool that makes it happen. These weird, elongated lenses are niche by design, but they produce shots that stop people mid-scroll. The problem has always been the price. The Laowa 24mm f/14 is the benchmark, and it’s priced like one.