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Nauticam adaptor kit for Laowa 24mm probe lens

Nauticam is offering a kit that adapts their N120 port system for use with the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x macro probe lens. It consists of an adaptor, along with a locknut and O ring seal. In addition, Nauticam is supplying focus and iris gear sets for both cinema and SLR set up, and a standard N120 extension is also required.

The N120 Port Adaptor for the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x macro probe lens is shipping now, priced at $600 in the U.S.A.

From Nauticam’s website

N120 PORT ADAPTOR FOR LAOWA 24MM F/14 2X MACRO PROBE

N120 Port Adaptor for Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe

SKU # 16336
$600.00 USD

One of the first things you learn when shooting macro is that if you can’t have a conversation with the animal, you aren’t in the right spot. Good storytelling brings the viewer into these conversations and probe lenses, like the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x allow for images and videos that truly bring the audience face-to-face or even eye-to-eye with your subjects. The Nauticam system for the Laowa leaves the original front element of the lens outside the port giving the image maker the ability to utilize the 2:1 reproduction ration of the lens which would otherwise not be possible with a conventional port.

The Laowa 24mm Probe lens is produced in two versions, a Standard Version and a Cine-mod Version. The Cine Mod version features de-clicked aperture adjustments as well as cinema-styled focus to allow for easier follow focus.

The Cine-mod version comes in both a Canon EF and Arri PL style mounts.

This Port Adapter, when used in conjunction with 16335 or 19155 allows for the use of the Laowa 24mm Probe Lens underwater with supported cameras in N120 Housings.

This kit is made up of three parts:

INTRODUCING N120 PORT ADAPTOR FOR LAOWA 24MM F/14 2X MACRO PROBE

FOCUS AND IRIS GEAR SETS

In order to adjust focus and iris of the Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Probe Lens inside the housing, the following gear sets are required. Each set includes the necessary parts to work with both the Cine-Styled and DSLR versions of the lens but one is for DSLR N120 Housings and one is for Cinema N120 Housings.

Additional extension rings are necessary based on the system as outlined below.

RESOURCES

INSTALLATION PDF

PDF Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION VIDEO

Below is the video for the installation of the N120 Port Adapter for Laowa 24mm F/14 2x Macro Probe. This video features the focus and apertures gears included in 16335 Cinema Gear Set for Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe.