Laowa Unveils Compact 4.5-10mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom Lens for APS-C and MFT Cameras
Venus Optics has unveiled the Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF fisheye zoom lens, tailored for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras, featuring compact manual focus. At 4.5mm, it provides a full 180-degree circular fisheye view, transitioning to a diagonal fisheye at 10mm. This lens maintains a constant f/2.8 aperture and has a parfocal design, which is great for video work, plus it can focus as close as 10cm for detailed shots. With dimensions of 68.9 by 59.3mm and a weight of 338 grams, it retails for $399. It's compatible with multiple mounts, including Sony E and Canon RF, and is available on the Venus Optics website. You can also "de-fishey" it in post-processing for a wider angle than a standard 10mm lens.
Key facts
- Venus Optics announced the Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF fisheye zoom lens.
- The lens is designed for APS-C or Micro Four Thirds cameras.
- It offers a 180-degree field of view at the shortest end (4.5mm).
- The lens is compatible with Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M, L-Mount, and Micro Four Thirds.
- It is a manual focus lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
- At 4.5mm, the image is circular; zooming fills the frame diagonally.
- Laowa says the image can be de-fisheyed in post-processing.
- The lens is parfocal, maintaining focus while zooming.
- CF stands for Close Focus, with a 10cm minimum focusing distance.
- Dimensions: 68.9 by 59.3mm; weight: 338 grams.
- Price: $399.
- Available from the Venus Optics website.
Entities
Institutions
- Venus Optics
- Laowa