If you're a full frame mirrorless shooter and a fan of Venus Optics' unique Laowa lenses, you're in for a treat. The camera lens manufacturer has unveiled two interesting pieces of glass, the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D, which is the world's widest rectilinear f/2 lens, and the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6, the world's widest full frame zoom lens.
Let's take a look at the features that make these two lenses worth some attention.
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D
As stated before, Venus Optics claims this lens is the widest f/2 rectilinear lens for full frame mirrorless cameras (Sony FE, Nikon Z, Canon RF mounts). What does the "Zero-D" mean? Well, this lens is part of the Laowa lens line that offers close-to-zero distortion with a 110-degree angle of view.
The lens is small and lightweight at 3.23" long and 1.1 lbs. It features a close focusing distance (6" from the sensor), f/2 aperture that will allow you to capture some nice wide angle close-ups with plenty of bokeh.
Tech Specs
- 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D
- Focal Length: 15mm
- Max. Aperture: f/2
- Angle of View: 110°
- Full Frame
- 12 elements in 9 groups (2pcs of Aspherical Elements + 3pcs of Extra-low Dispersion Elements)
- Aperture Blades: 7 (Sony FE), 5 (Nikon Z / Canon RF)
- Min. Focusing Distance: 15cm
- Max. Magnification: 1:4
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Dimensions: 77.2 x 82 mm
- Weight: 500g
- Mounts: Sony FE, Nikon Z, Canon RF
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom
Currently, this lens is the widest full frame zoom in the market, meaning you will be able to get some truly unique wide-angle shots with its 102-degree to 130-degree field of view. And with a 5 straight blade aperture, you're going to be able to capture nice, sharp sunstars. Like the 15mm, this lens is also small and lightweight at 3.5" long and 1.1 lbs.
Tech Specs
- 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
- Focal Length: 10 – 18mm
- Max. Aperture: f/4.5 – 5.6
- Angle of View: 102° – 130°
- Full Frame
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture Blades: 5
- Min. Focusing Distance: 150mm
- Max. Magnification: 1 : 4
- Manual Focus
- Filter Thread: 37mm (Rear filter thread)
- Dimensions: 70 x 90.9 mm
- Weight: 496g
- Mounts: Sony FE, Nikon Z
Pricing and Availability
Both lenses are available now for $849.
If you want to learn more about these lenses, head on over to Venus Optics.
