Weird and Fascinating lens - another interesting idea from Laowa.

pathdoc · 08-07-2018, 10:15 AM

Putting it here because I don't know if it's available in K mount: the Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe lens.

Youtu.be

ChristianRock · 08-07-2018, 10:17 AM

II was just about to post this

In the introductions section, someone from Laowa just joined the forums and introduced themselves, and in the conversation said this is now available for Pentax. So I saw there wasn't a thread for it yet.

To me that's the best macro lens ever!

The intro video talks about the possibilities.

You Tube

**boriscleto** · 08-07-2018, 10:22 AM

The Kickstarter says

Quote:

Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Arri PL mounts are available.

$1499 available in October.

ChristianRock · 08-07-2018, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The Kickstarter says

$1499 available in October.

Originally posted by ChristianRock

II was just about to post this

In the introductions section, someone from Laowa just joined the forums and introduced themselves, and in the conversation said this is now available for Pentax.

New member - PentaxForums.com is where a Laowa person says Pentax was now included.

biz-engineer · 08-07-2018, 10:59 AM

The last time I saw a lens like that one was owned and used by a plumber who tried to check if there was something stuck down the toilet hole. Anyone can of course imagine other ways of using that lens.

**Bob 256** · 08-07-2018, 11:50 AM

This type lens (relay lens or boresight) is used quite a bit in the movie industry and also as a periscope (right angle) variation for special effects and some nature shots (e.g. Star Wars death star torpedo runs).

PancakeFlipper · 08-07-2018, 12:09 PM

I would love one, I think I’d use it a ton, but can’t justify the cost with the hubby.

**jpzk** · 08-07-2018, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by PancakeFlipper

I would love one, I think I’d use it a ton, but can’t justify the cost with the hubby.

You'll just have to flip more pancakes !

PancakeFlipper · 08-07-2018, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

You'll just have to flip more pancakes !

Too funny. If only people I flip them for would pay me

(my kids are the beneficiaries for this skill and my youngest is heading back to college in a few weeks)

rawr · 08-07-2018, 03:04 PM

I was about to write - 'I can't wait for a cheap Chinese clone of this lens'.

But then I realized ... those days are probably over.

parinya-ekparinya · 08-07-2018, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by PancakeFlipper

I would love one, I think I’d use it a ton, but can’t justify the cost with the hubby.

The same goes for me. I will probably wait and see its price in the second-hand market.

PancakeFlipper · 08-07-2018, 04:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by parinya-ekparinya

The same goes for me. I will probably wait and see its price in the second-hand market.

Yes, hopefully enough people buy it with the pentax mount and get bored

ChristianRock · 08-07-2018, 06:34 PM

It's geared towards the cine market, which is the reason why it's so expensive.

The cine lenses are saving some companies from the red line, I think...

**Rondec** · 08-08-2018, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by Bob 256

This type lens (relay lens or boresight) is used quite a bit in the movie industry and also as a periscope (right angle) variation for special effects and some nature shots (e.g. Star Wars death star torpedo runs).

Forgive me if I am wrong, but I didn't think they actually blew up a Death Star in the making of Star Wars. Wasn't that all CGI?

(I also heard that none of Apollo 13 was actually filmed in space, but I discount that).

pathdoc · 08-08-2018, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Forgive me if I am wrong, but I didn't think they actually blew up a Death Star in the making of Star Wars. Wasn't that all CGI?

(I also heard that none of Apollo 13 was actually filmed in space, but I discount that).

A clever chap on an unrelated forum I'm a member of has the signature line: "Stanley Kubrick was hired to fake the Apollo moon landings, but his perfectionism made him film it on location on the Moon."

08-07-2018, 11:50 AM	#6
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	This type lens (relay lens or boresight) is used quite a bit in the movie industry and also as a periscope (right angle) variation for special effects and some nature shots (e.g. Star Wars death star torpedo runs). Last edited by Bob 256; 08-07-2018 at 02:45 PM.

08-07-2018, 04:08 PM	#11
parinya-ekparinya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Bangkok Photos: Gallery Posts: 114	Wait for 2nd hand Originally posted by PancakeFlipper I would love one, I think I’d use it a ton, but can’t justify the cost with the hubby. The same goes for me. I will probably wait and see its price in the second-hand market.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	The Kickstarter says Quote: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Arri PL mounts are available. $1499 available in October.

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by boriscleto The Kickstarter says $1499 available in October. Originally posted by ChristianRock II was just about to post this In the introductions section, someone from Laowa just joined the forums and introduced themselves, and in the conversation said this is now available for Pentax. New member - PentaxForums.com is where a Laowa person says Pentax was now included.

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	The last time I saw a lens like that one was owned and used by a plumber who tried to check if there was something stuck down the toilet hole. Anyone can of course imagine other ways of using that lens.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by PancakeFlipper I would love one, I think I’d use it a ton, but can’t justify the cost with the hubby. You'll just have to flip more pancakes !

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PancakeFlipper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maine Photos: Albums Posts: 209	Originally posted by jpzk You'll just have to flip more pancakes ! Too funny. If only people I flip them for would pay me (my kids are the beneficiaries for this skill and my youngest is heading back to college in a few weeks)

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I was about to write - 'I can't wait for a cheap Chinese clone of this lens'. But then I realized ... those days are probably over.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by Bob 256 This type lens (relay lens or boresight) is used quite a bit in the movie industry and also as a periscope (right angle) variation for special effects and some nature shots (e.g. Star Wars death star torpedo runs). Forgive me if I am wrong, but I didn't think they actually blew up a Death Star in the making of Star Wars. Wasn't that all CGI? (I also heard that none of Apollo 13 was actually filmed in space, but I discount that).

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08-08-2018, 07:09 AM	#15
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rondec Forgive me if I am wrong, but I didn't think they actually blew up a Death Star in the making of Star Wars. Wasn't that all CGI? (I also heard that none of Apollo 13 was actually filmed in space, but I discount that). A clever chap on an unrelated forum I'm a member of has the signature line: "Stanley Kubrick was hired to fake the Apollo moon landings, but his perfectionism made him film it on location on the Moon."