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Venus Optics Laowa Probe Zoom 15-24mm T8 & 15-35mm T12 8-Lens Bundle
Full-Frame | ARRI PL | 8 Lenses | 4 Perspectives | Up to 2.3x Macro
Why Choose the Laowa Probe Zoom 8-Lens Bundle?
The Venus Optics Laowa Probe Zoom 15-24mm T8 & 15-35mm T12 8-Lens Bundle is a professional full-frame macro cinema system designed for unique perspectives, extreme close-ups, and immersive camera movements. The bundle includes eight dedicated probe zoom lenses, comprising four 15-24mm T8 lenses and four 15-35mm T12 lenses. Each optical range is supplied in 0° Direct, 35°, 90°, and Periscope viewing configurations, delivering extraordinary flexibility for product commercials, food cinematography, miniature sets, and visual effects. With up to 2.3x macro magnification, a 5mm minimum working distance, waterproof front tubes, and cine-standard 0.8 MOD gears, the system enables precise creative control. The lenses include interchangeable ARRI PL mounts and are supplied with two 4-lens hard cases for professional storage and transportation.
Overview
The Laowa Probe Zoom 8-Lens Bundle combines two specialized macro zoom systems with four viewing directions each, creating a versatile solution for professional cinematic storytelling.
The long probe-style construction allows the front of each lens to travel into confined environments and approach subjects from perspectives that conventional camera lenses cannot easily achieve.
The 15-24mm T8 system provides a 1.6x zoom ratio with up to 1.6x macro magnification, while the 15-35mm T12 system provides a wider 2.3x zoom ratio and reaches 2.3x macro magnification.
Both systems cover full-frame sensors with a specified 43.2mm image circle. At the 15mm focal length, they provide an ultrawide 110.5° angle of view.
A minimum 5mm front working distance allows extremely close subject positioning, making the lenses suitable for capturing highly detailed product, nature, food, and miniature cinematography.
Key Features
Eight Full-Frame Lenses
Four 15-24mm T8 and four 15-35mm T12 probe zoom lenses.
Four Viewing Directions
Direct, 35°, 90°, and Periscope views in each range.
Up to 2.3x Zoom
Two zoom systems offering 1.6x and approximately 2.3x ratios.
Up to 2.3x Macro
Greater-than-life-size magnification for tiny details.
5mm Working Distance
Extremely close positioning for immersive shots.
110.5° Field of View
Ultra-wide perspective at 15mm on full-frame cameras.
Waterproof Front Tubes
Designed for suitable wet shooting environments.
Cinematic Probe Design
Unique perspectives for commercials, macro, and visual effects.
0.8 MOD Cine Gearing
Dedicated focus, iris, and zoom gear interfaces.
90° Focus Throw
Manual focus control for precise adjustments.
Interchangeable PL Mount
Optional alternative lens mounts available separately.
Two Hard Cases
Dedicated cases for each four-lens set.
Two Complete Optical Systems
The Laowa 15-24mm T8 probe zoom system delivers an ultra-wide perspective with a 1.6x zoom ratio and an aperture range from T8 to T32. Its macro design achieves up to 1.6x magnification, making it ideal for detailed close-ups that retain substantial environmental context around the subject.
The Laowa 15-35mm T12 system provides an extended focal range with approximately 2.3x optical zoom. Its aperture range extends from T12 to T40, while maximum macro magnification reaches 2.3x. This system is particularly useful when higher subject magnification and greater zoom flexibility are required.
Four Unique Cinematic Perspectives
0° Direct View
A straight-ahead probe perspective for miniature environments, products, and immersive close-ups.
35° View
Angled viewing for elevated or low perspectives without tilting the entire camera.
90° View
Right-angle viewing for confined spaces, side perspectives, and unconventional framing.
Periscope View
Offset viewing parallel to the camera's direction, with approximately 355mm of offset.
Each optical system includes all four viewing configurations. These are dedicated lens configurations; their front barrels are not interchangeable between the different lenses.
Extraordinary Macro Magnification up to 2.3x
Reveal Details from Just 5mm Away
Both Laowa Probe Zoom systems combine a wide-angle field of view with powerful macro magnification.
Maximum magnification reaches 1.6x with the 15-24mm T8 system and 2.3x with the 15-35mm T12 system.
A minimum 5mm working distance from the lens front enables highly detailed cinematography of tiny objects, surfaces, insects, and food.
The minimum focusing distance, measured from the camera sensor rather than the lens front, is approximately 600.5mm.
Long Waterproof Probe Tube Design
The probe lenses feature long, narrow tubular designs that extend the optical viewpoint into spaces that are difficult to access with conventional lenses.
Their overall lengths vary by configuration from approximately 539.2 to 545.6mm. The waterproof front tubular section extends approximately 35cm.
This construction supports creative shooting around water, liquids, wet surfaces, and other challenging environments within the intended waterproof section.
Waterproof protection applies to the designated front section of the tube, not the entire lens housing or attached camera.
Cine-Standard 0.8 MOD Gears and 90° Focus Throw
The lens control rings use industry-standard 0.8 MOD gearing for focus, zoom, and iris adjustments.
This design supports integration with compatible follow-focus equipment and motorized lens control systems.
Both optical systems operate with manual focus and a 90° focus throw.
Zoom and iris rotation angles vary between the two focal-length configurations.
Interchangeable ARRI PL Lens Mount
Each lens is supplied with an ARRI PL mounting interface, designed for compatible professional cinema cameras.
Optional interchangeable mount accessories are available separately for Canon EF, Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-Mount camera systems.
This flexibility allows the same optical system to be configured for different production cameras, subject to the appropriate mounting accessory.
Alternative mounts are not included in this standard ARRI PL bundle.
Ideal Applications
Technical Specifications
Optical System Comparison
| Specification | 15-24mm T8 | 15-35mm T12 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Lenses | 4 | 4 |
| Focal Length | 15-24mm | 15-35mm |
| Aperture Range | T8-T32 | T12-T40 |
| Zoom Ratio | 1.6x | Approx. 2.3x |
| Maximum Magnification | 1.6x | 2.3x |
| Angle of View | 110.5°-84.1° | 110.5°-63.4° |
| Zoom Rotation | 58° | 100° |
| Iris Rotation | 31° | 27.5° |
| Focus Rotation | 90° | 90° |
| Minimum Working Distance | 5mm | 5mm |
| Iris Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL | ARRI PL |
Lens Dimensions by Viewing Configuration
What's in the Box
Eight Probe Zoom Lenses & Two Hard Cases
The bundle includes eight dedicated probe zoom lenses and two hard carrying cases. Alternative lens mounts, follow-focus systems, cameras, and optional production accessories are available separately.
