MLA60 / MLA80 MACRO LENS Adapter

Unique Wide Angle Macro Imaging 

Described as ‘Weird but Genius’, the Laowa 24mm Probe lens offers a truly unique ‘Bug-Eye’ perspective for macro imaging.   A long, tubular barrel with tiny lens tip can extend into the smallest of spaces, yet provide a remarkable 84° FOV, 2:1 magnification, and infinity focus.  Further, the Laowa 24mm Macro covers 35mm full frame *and* large format sensors like RED Monstro and ARRI LF from a standard Canon or Nikon mount.  Full details of this lens can be found here:  Laowa 24mm Macro Probe Lens

In collaboration with Venus Optics, the Gates MLA60 and MLA80 Probe Lens Adapters allow full submersion of this distinctive lens, turning ‘Bug-Eye’ into ‘Goby Eye’ underwater imaging.  The MLA60 / MLA80 kits include two custom 3D printed adapter gears to map focus / iris  to the housing controls, and a custom Stackable Port Ring adapter to seal around the Laowa lens barrel.  Since the Laowa front element is factory sealed, it leaves the Laowa lens probe extending a full 7″ / 178mm from the housing seal.  An optional cable provides switched power to the built-in LED ring light, too.  

Compatible cameras:
Gates cinema-caliber systems.  Contact Gates for details