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Laowa adds 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO to Micro Four Thirds offerings New Products 

Laowa adds 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO to Micro Four Thirds offerings

GaryPageau ,
Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Co. Limited (Laowa) announced the Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is now available in Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount. Previously released for full-frame mirrorless systems, this specialized lens now brings its 2x magnification and Apochromatic (APO) performance to the MFT community, with the added benefit of an Auto Aperture mechanism. The Laowa 90mm f/2.8... Read More
Laowa debuts 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro lens New Products 

Laowa debuts 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro lens

GaryPageau
Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited (Venus Optics) announces the launch of its Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro lens. This versatile new optic empowers photographers with unparalleled creative and technical control, blending wide-angle perspective, tilt-shift functionality, and macro capabilities into a single, compact tool. Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and also compatible with GFX/XCD medium-format systems, the Laowa... Read More
Venus Optics debuts Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series New Products 

Venus Optics debuts Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series

GaryPageau
Venus Optics introduced the Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series. Following in the footsteps of the Laowa Proteus series, the Sunlight zooms offer exceptional value and performance. These lenses bring the sought-after anamorphic look to a wider audience while maintaining professional-grade quality. Defying expectations, the Laowa Sunlight Series achieves its distinct 2x anamorphic character through a front anamorphic design,... Read More
Laowa introduces GFX and XCD mount options for its 8–15mm f/2.8 full-frame zoom fisheye lens New Products 

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

GaryPageau
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... Read More
Laowa debuts Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF for mirrorless cameras New Products 

Laowa debuts Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF for mirrorless cameras

GaryPageau ,
Laowa announces the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF for mirrorless systems. The original 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D was one of Laowa’s best sellers, known as the widest non-fisheye lens available on the market at the time. Now, in the mirrorless era, the new Lite version is optimized specifically for mirrorless systems, featuring 122-degree ultra wide angle of view with a... Read More
Laowa announces the 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye for cine and photo New Products 

Laowa announces the 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye for cine and photo

GaryPageau
Venus Optics has debuted cine and photo versions of the Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye lens. The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens is designed for filmmakers seeking bold, immersive visuals, the company says. Engineered for full-frame cinema cameras, this lens combines a versatile 8-15mm zoom range, a fast T2.9 aperture, and professional cine to deliver dramatic... Read More
Laowa releases wide-angle macro lens 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Macro for full frame sensors New Products 

Laowa releases wide-angle macro lens 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Macro for full frame sensors

GaryPageau ,
Venus Optics released the 15mm f/4.5 wide-angle lens with a 0.5x magnification ratio. The 15mm lens is crafted to be lightweight and compact, with 0.68lb/ 308g, making the lens easy to carry and use on the go. The US price for Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro is USD399. Ultra-wide 15mm Perspective 5x Magnification Ratio (Close Focusing at 12.9cm)... Read More
Venus Optics debuts first Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses New Products 

Venus Optics debuts first Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses

GaryPageau ,
  Venus Optics announced two tilt-shift macro lenses for full-frame cameras: 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro. They both feature a precise tilt of ±10°, a shift of ±12mm, and 1:1 magnification. These lenses allow photographers to easily manipulate the plane of focus and adjust the perspective distortions. The Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Lenses are... Read More
Venus Optics announces Sword Series compact macro full frame cine lenses New Products 

Venus Optics announces Sword Series compact macro full frame cine lenses

GaryPageau , ,
Venus Optics has introduced the Laowa Sword Macro Full Frame Cine series, a collection of macro cine lenses spanning from wide-angle 15mm, 25mm, and 35mm lenses to longer focal lengths of 60mm, 100mm, and 180mm, providing a comprehensive set for all shooting scenarios. Each lens in the series covers full-frame formats, delivering sharpness, stunning color rendition, and exceptional macro capabilities,... Read More
Venus Optics releases 60mm S35 1:2 Macro Anamorphic Lens News 

Venus Optics releases 60mm S35 1:2 Macro Anamorphic Lens

GaryPageau ,
Venus Optics presents the first 60mm 1:2 Macro Anamorphic lens for S35 sensors – Nanomorph 60mm T2.9 1.5X S35 Macro 1:2. This lens offers a close focus distance of up to 24cm/9.45” and produces a 0.5x magnified image, breaking through previous technological constraints and surpassing lenses in the market of similar focal lengths. The US price for the Laowa Nanomorph 60mm... Read More
Venus Optics debuts Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens with 110-degree angle of view New Products 

Venus Optics debuts Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens with 110-degree angle of view

GaryPageau ,
Venus Optics announces a bite-sized ultra-wide-angle pancake-style lens for the full-frame cameras: The Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF Lens. The new lens weighs just 158g but offers a 110° angle of view. The lens offers auto-aperture for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, plus an additional silver version for those seeking a stylish option. The inclusion of an auto-aperture function... Read More
Venus Optics announces first wide-angle zoom shift APS-C lens New Products 

Venus Optics announces first wide-angle zoom shift APS-C lens

GaryPageau ,
Venus Optics announced a groundbreaking Zoom-Shift lens – Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens. This APS-C lens for mirrorless cameras combines two powerful features in one compact package: an ultra-wide zoom with an impressive shift capability. The compact 575g  lens allows you to seamlessly zoom from 12mm to 24mm while also being able to shift up to 7mm. This zoom-shift... Read More
Venus Optics launches Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF full-frame rectilinear lens News 

Venus Optics launches Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF full-frame rectilinear lens

GaryPageau ,
Venus Optics launched the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens, the first rectilinear 10mm full-frame lens with f/2.8 aperture and the first-ever auto-focus lens, for Sony E and Nikon Z mount, in Laowa’s lineup. The lens weighs only 420g(0.93 lbs) with a stylish grey outlook. The lens also delivers outstanding image quality and close-to-zero distortion. Despite such an ultra-wide angle,... Read More