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: Is it just me or this is getting ridiculous? Venus Optics Laowa
: Francois September 24, 2016, 10:38:57 PM

I don't know if it's just me but I have the feeling this is getting a bit ridiculous.
Venus optics just announced that they would be releasing a new lens. It's a 24mm f/14 2x macro lens.
Now, it is already a bit odd for me considering I've been using a reversed 35mm Takumar for some time and just love it.
But this is a bit... how can I say... exotic.
(http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2016/09/weridlens1-800x600.jpg)

Is it just me or this thing is really strange?

full article http://petapixel.com/2016/09/23/laowa-24mm-f14-2x-macro-lens-super-weird-also-awesome/ (http://petapixel.com/2016/09/23/laowa-24mm-f14-2x-macro-lens-super-weird-also-awesome/)

: Re: Is it just me or this is getting ridiculous? Venus Optics Laowa
: Bryan September 24, 2016, 11:39:29 PM

All it needs is a pair of truck nuts.  To help stabilize it when you're shooting without a tripod of course.  ::)

: Re: Is it just me or this is getting ridiculous? Venus Optics Laowa
: Late Developer September 25, 2016, 12:09:28 AM

Each to their own, I suppose.

: Re: Is it just me or this is getting ridiculous? Venus Optics Laowa
: Kayos September 25, 2016, 07:20:18 AM

I can't see how it would help with a shy subject either


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: Re: Is it just me or this is getting ridiculous? Venus Optics Laowa
: Francois September 25, 2016, 02:38:44 PM

Somehow, I keep feeling it looks like a cross between a monopod and a rifle... Not a good thing when using it in view of the public...