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Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
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  • Full frame lens
  • Macro
  • Wide

No new body-only price in United Kingdom today. The cheapest used:

Best used priceUsed · in stock

£295

at Harrison Cameras

Used, typically
£295
Compare with Loxia 2.4/25
  • Focal length: 25mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/2.8
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Focus: Manual
  • Weight: 400 g
  • Weather sealing: No
  • Max magnification: 5×, Focuses to 0.17 m

25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro overview

The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is a 25mm f/2.8 prime for full-frame cameras on Canon EF / EF-S, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Sony E-mount, Pentax K and L-Mount, announced by Laowa in March 2018. 150 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits macro. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust as well as fast-moving subjects.

No store we track in the United Kingdom has it new in stock today; used and refurbished copies start at £295.

Worth comparing it with the Zeiss Loxia 2.4/25, Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary and Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM.

Where to buy the 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro in United Kingdom

More used Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Made in 7 mount versions. Check the version before you buy: each offer says which, when the retailer does.

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Things to know

  • 25mm prime, f/2.8.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
  • 400 g.
  • Focuses down to 0.17 m, up to 5× magnification.
  • Not weather sealed.
  • Made in 7 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
  • Used, it typically sells for about £295 in United Kingdom (asking prices over 21 days); today from £295.

Good for

  • Macro (5× magnification)

Not the best for

  • Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
  • Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)

From the 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest used in the US: about 31% under the UK price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in GBP at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro in each market, with an approximate conversion into GBP
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$399≈ £298$274.27≈ £205
United Kingdom(you)—£295
Europe——
AustraliaA$689.70≈ £354—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

Should be worth, used

£295

Usually £295 to £295 · 21 days, 24 listings

Cheapest used today

£295

About what it usually goes for

25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between £295 and £295. Latest typical used £295.17 Oct6 Nov£295£295
Typical used
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026£295£295£2956
Oct 2026£295£295£29515

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro specifications

Optics

Focal length
25mm
35mm equivalent
25mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/16
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
8 / 6
Aperture blades
8
Closest focus
0.17 m
Max magnification
5×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Manual focus
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
No
Internal zoom
—
Aperture ring
Yes
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
400 g
Diameter × length
—
Filter thread
—

Cameras it fits

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