Venus Optics announces the wide-angle MFT lens for Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT

Venus Optics announced the second Laowa ultra-wide-angle lens with “Zero-D” for Micro Four Thirds cameras, Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT. This “Zero-D” lens is extremely compact (4.4oz, 125g) and has a 96° Angle of view. Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT is an ultra-wide and ultra-fast prime lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length of around 20mm.

The 10mm lens is extremely compact and light in weight. It is compressed to be 1.61” (41mm) long and weighs only around 4.4oz (125g). The lens is designed with a 49mm filter thread which gives additional portability for screw-in filters. Despite the small size, the lens consists of 11 elements in 7 groups with three pieces of extra-low dispersion glasses.

The U.S. retail price is USD $399; Pricing may vary in different countries.

The Laowa10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT is currently available to pre-order in the official website of Venus Optics and their authorized resellers.

 

Sample image, taken by Peter Forsgard and courtesy of Laowa