Laowa introduces GFX and XCD mount options for its 8–15mm f/2.8 full-frame zoom fisheye lens

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Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 full-frame zoom fisheye in GFX mount

Laowa introduced GFX and XCD mount options for its 8–15mm f/2.8 full-frame zoom fisheye lens, originally introduced in June. Originally crafted for full-frame systems, this lens now brings its signature circular fisheye effect to Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD medium-format cameras. The image doesn’t fully cover the larger sensor area, so photographers will need to crop. ‘

LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye (GFX and XCD Mount) is available to purchase via Venus Optics official website and authorized resellers. The US price is $699. Pricing varies in different countries.

The Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye is a full-frame lens designed to deliver exceptional creative flexibility through its dual fisheye capabilities. Offering both a 180° circular fisheye and a diagonal fisheye effect with a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, the lens performs brilliantly in low-light environments and enables faster shutter speeds—ideal for capturing dynamic scenes such as sports or action shots. Its close 16cm (6.3″) minimum focusing distance empowers photographers and videographers to get up close and personal with their subjects, producing dramatic compositions with bold fisheye distortion and immersive visual impact.

Previously available in full-frame mounts including Sony E, Nikon Z, L mount, and Canon RF, the lens is now expanding its compatibility with the addition of GFX and XCD mount options for medium-format users. Despite the new mounts, the lens remains lightweight and compact, measuring 101.2mm × Ø76.4mm (GFX) and 96.36mm × Ø76.4mm (XCD), with a weight of approximately 650g.The Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye delivers its most complete circular fisheye effect at 10mm.

 

 

 

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.