Venus Optics announces automatic aperture version of 7.5mm f/2 MFT

GaryPageau ,
Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT sample image

Venus Optics announced the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT (auto aperture). The company claims the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT is the widest prime lens for Micro Four Thirds in the market, with a 35mm equivalent focal length of around 15mm. The lens has a 110-degree ultra-wide angle of view and consists of 13 elements of 9 groups optical design. The standard version of this lens weighs approximately 6oz (170g) and it is measured to be 55mm long. The auto aperture version is even lighter: 5.29oz (150g). With the 46mm filter thread, photographers are able to screw in a circular filter directly on the lens for extra convenience.

The recommended US retail price $549. Pricing may vary in different countries.

Ultra-wide-angle lenses bring a shallower depth of field to separate the subject from the background. The 12cm extremely short minimum focusing distance facilitates close-up photographs which also generates creamy and smoother bokeh with f/2 aperture, the company says.

The Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT is the third MFT lens assembled with a CPU chip and motor. The focus magnifier will be triggered for easier focusing when rotating the focus ring. It also allows the adjustment of aperture via the camera body and a no aperture ring design. Moreover, the metadata will be stored on EXIF and remote aperture adjustment can be realized.

 

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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.