Laowa’s Insanely Wide Fisheye Zoom Lens is Muffin-Sized
Venus Optics has introduced the Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF fisheye zoom lens, designed for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras. This compact lens offers a 180-degree field of view and a constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout its zoom range. Priced at $399, it is ideal for photographers and videographers seeking versatility in their shots.
- ▪The Laowa 4.5-10mm lens features a minimum focusing distance of 10cm, allowing for close-up shots.
- ▪It is a manual focus lens that maintains focus while zooming, making it useful for videography.
- ▪The lens is compact, measuring 68.9 by 59.3mm and weighing only 338 grams.
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Laowa’s Insanely Wide Fisheye Zoom Lens is Muffin-Sized May 21, 2026 Matt Growcoot Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF fisheye zoom lens designed for APS-C or Micro Four Thirds cameras that has an incredible 180-degree field of view at the shortest end. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); The Laowa 4.5-10mm is compatible with Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M, L-Mount, and Micro Four Thirds. It is a manual focus lens and has a constant aperture of f/2.8 all the way through the zoom.
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