This lens is currently the widest zoom lens available for full frame mirrorless cameras. Designed primarily for travel photography, we have managed to compress the size to the smallest in its class, less than 9.1 cm (3.6 in.) long and only 496 g (1.1 lb.). The 130° (10mm) to 102° (18mm) angle of view provides flexibility for photographers to compose landscape or architecture photos with ease. The aperture blade system is carefully designed to produce the best sun-star renderings among all UWA lenses on the market.

This is currently the world’s widest native zoom lens for full frame mirrorless cameras. It provides a wide range of perspective from 130° (10mm) to 102° (18mm) and it is excellent for landscape or architecture photography.

Designed primarily for travel photography, we have managed to compress the size to the smallest and lightest in its class, less than 9.1 cm (3.6 in.) and only 496g (1.1 lbs). Not only is it so much smaller than the other similar lenses in the market. it’s so much wider!

An ordinary sunstar rendering can often be a deal breaker for landscape photographers. Our new Laowa 10-18mm, however, has been carefully designed to incorporate 5 straight aperture blades to produce well-defined, sharp and clean 10-stroke sunstars. “At 10mm, you will see sunstars already at the maximum aperture of f/4.5″ comments by Bastian Kratzke from phillipreeve.net.

A photographer cannot create a great landscape photo without using a filter. We have conveniently designed a 37mm filter thread into the back of the lens for photographers to use ND filters with ease.

Due to its extreme compact size, our lens is able to take 100mm-wide filter systems as opposed to the much bulkier and more expensive 150mm systems required by other UWA lenses.

A new Laowa 100mm magnetic front filter holder has been developed to accept 100mm-wide filters. Unlike conventional filter holder systems, with slots to hold the 100mm filters in place, we have developed a magnetic filter holder that lets you easily attach 100mm filters onto the holder. A special magnetic frame is available to convert most 100x100mm or 100x150mm filters into magnetic filters. This removes the inconvenience associated with slide-in filters, prevents light leaks and reduces or removes vignetting that usually occurs when using multiple filters. The magnetic holder can hold at least 2 100mm-wide filters without vignetting.

Introduction of the Laowa 100mm magnetic front filter holder:

This lens features one of the closest focusing distances among all UWA lenses. It focuses as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.) from the sensor, which offers an additional degree of fun for making macro shots. Comparing other ultra-wide native FF Mirrorless lenses, the shortest focusing distance is only 28 cm (11 inc.) for the Sony 12-24mm and 16-35mm lenses and 30 cm (11.8 in.) Voigtlander 10mm, 12mm & 15mm lenses.

Click/clickless aperture can be toggled by the switch on the lens barrel. This added feature is extremely useful for videographers.

Our Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 is comprised of 14 elements in 10 groups with 2 aspheric elements and 1 Extra-Low dispersion element. The patented optical design successfully minimizes distortion and chromatic aberrations to its lowest levels, while delivering superb optical performance from edge to edge.

The lens houses with 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 pieces of High Refractive elements and 1 piece of Extra-low dispersion elements to deliver crystal sharpness both in the center and the edge. Barrel Distortion was also carefully controlled. 14 pieces of aperture blades form a close-to-circular aperture, capable of creating creamy shallow depth of view. The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability. Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sony FE and Pentax K mounts are available.

Features

The new Laowa 105mm f/2 Smooth Trans Focus Lens incorporates an unique optical design with an apodization (APD) element next to the aperture. The APD element resembles the function of an ND filter which becomes thicker towards the perimeter, gradually reducing the amount of light transmission towards the periphery to produce a soft, natural and beautifully diffused out-of-focus rendition (or called bokeh).

Dual Aperture Ring for still and motion shooting

The new Laowa 105mm f/2 Smooth Trans Focus Lens offers two separate diaphragms. The stepless 14-bladed perfectly circular aperture, in conjunction with the apodization element gives this lens the ability to produce smooth and pleasing bokeh. It is also useful for videographers to control the amount of light passes through the lens. The 8-bladed aperture is to determine the effective aperture opening (f-number) and the depth-of-field formed.

Superb Optical Quality with Close-to-Zero Chromatic Aberrations

The lens houses with 11 elements in 8 groups with 1 piece of High Refractive elements, 3 pieces of Low Dispersion elements and 1pc of Apodisation element. This optical design is proven to deliver images with extreme sharpness and limit the chromatic abberations at its lowest. The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability. Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Sony Alpha and Pentax K mounts are available.

Comparison (Bokeh & Chromatic Aberration)

Against 100mm f/2D DC by other manufacturer which is regarded as the best Bokeh lens in the market.The APD element allows the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF to have a softly diffused edge on the bokeh. (Left: Laowa, Right: Others)

Described as “weird but genius,” the Canon EF-mount Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens from Venus Optics is a truly unique lens designed for close-up shooting. Distinguished by its long and slender lens barrel, this macro lens provides a 2:1 maximum magnification with a 1.5′ minimum focusing distance and a close 0.8″ minimum working distance. Even with such a close working distance, the lens measures 1.3′ long, placing you at a comfortable distance to photograph nearby subjects. Also, as a wide-angle lens, greater depth of field is afforded when compared to traditional telephoto macro lenses, allowing for greater detail in the background with less subject isolation.

The optical design includes both extra-low dispersion and extra-refractive index elements, which help to suppress chromatic and spherical aberrations for a high degree of clarity, color accuracy, and sharpness. Manual focus control permits focusing from 1.5′ to infinity, and the front of the lens has a built-in LED ring light to aid in focusing at close distances. The slim 0.2″ diameter of the front of the lens barrel also offers greater opportunities for lighting subjects from the front. Additionally, the front portion of the lens is waterproof and permits working with subjects just beneath the surface of the water or in dusty or trying environments.

• This “cine-mod” version of the lens has been optimized for video use and features integrated gears on both the aperture and focus rings for doing iris and focus pulls using a follow focus.
• Unique macro lens design offers a greater-than-life-sized 2:1 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1.5′ and a working distance of just 0.8″.
• The long tubular lens barrel contributes to producing a distinct bug-eye perspective and, despite the short working distance, the length of the lens barrel places the camera at a comfortable shooting distance.
• Wide-angle 24mm focal length affords greater depth of field and more surrounding detail than traditional telephoto macro designs, which tend to isolate subject matter with shallow depth of field.
• Optical design includes two extra-low dispersion elements that control color fringing and chromatic aberrations to produce greater clarity and color accuracy. One extra refractive index element is also featured, which reduces spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.
• Slim 0.8″ front diameter allows performing unique “slide-in” shots as well as affords a greater range of close-up, inconspicuous shooting opportunities. The smaller front diameter also makes it easier to illuminate close-up subjects from the front.
• The front of the lens is waterproof, allowing you to comfortably work just under the water surface or in dusty environments.
• The front of the lens has a built-in LED ring light which is powered via a micro-USB port on the barrel, providing some illumination on close-up subjects for easier focusing.
• Designed for use as a close-up macro lens, the manual focus operation also lets you focus at infinity.
• This “cine-mod” version of the lens has built-in focus and aperture gears to aid in doing focus and iris pulls.
• Seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Inspired by the legend of Argus, a mythical giant with all-seeing sight, the Laowa 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for FUJIFILM X-mount camera bodies from Venus Optics is a magnificent f/0.95 standard-length lens for APS-C-format cameras. The ultra-fast aperture is well suited for low light photography, astrophotography, shallow depth of field portraits, and narrative videography. The apochromatic design incorporates one extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element, and three ultra-high refraction elements to achieve sharp, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration across the frame.

For video applications, this dynamic manual focus lens has long focus throw and low focus breathing for fine focus control, plus a stepless aperture ring for smooth exposure transitions.

• APO Apochromatic Optical Design
• Internal Focusing
• Stepless aperture ring
• Low Focus Breathing
• One extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element, three ultra-high refraction elements
• 14 elements in 9 groups
• Nine aperture blades for excellent bokeh

Ultra wide and ultra compact, the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D from Venus Optics is a Micro Four Thirds prime lens characterized by its sleek form factor and impressively broad angle of view. The portable design makes it particularly well-suited to drone and vlogging applications and the wide-angle field of view is ideal for architecture, landscape, interior, and astrophotography subjects.

As a Zero-D lens, distortion is very well-controlled and the optical design uses aspherical and low dispersion elements to minimize a variety of aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. It has a manual focus design, with a minimum focusing distance of 4.7″, and a built-in CPU and motor permit intuitive camera-based control over aperture settings. Additionally, a petal-shaped lens hood is also incorporated into the lens’ design to reduce flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.

• Ultra wide-angle prime is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 20mm equivalent focal length.
• Bright f/2 maximum aperture is well-suited to working in low and difficult lighting conditions.
• Rectilinear design renders subjects with minimal distortion in order to suit landscape and architectural applications.
• Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color neutrality.
• Two aspherical elements limit spherical aberrations for improved sharpness and controlled distortion.
• Manual focus design offers a minimum focusing distance of 4.7″.
• Five-blade diaphragm produces distinct 10-point sun stars when working with smaller aperture settings.
• Integrated CPU chip and motor enables camera-based control over aperture settings and also transfers Exif data for recording lens setting metadata.
• Built-in petal-shaped lens hood shields the lens from stray light to reduce flare and ghosting and also protects the front elements from accidental impacts.

The PL mount Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens from Venus Optics provides a wide, 122° angle of view well suited for outdoor and landscape shots and in tight interior locations, and it is optimized for digital cinematography. It is so lightweight and compact that it can be used not only with handheld shooting, it is also light enough for use on gimbals. The lens produces an image circle that will cover full-frame, VistaVision, and ARRI ALEXA LF sized sensors or smaller.

The 12mm cine lens features a maximum aperture of T2.9 with 16 elements in 10 groups. Its 7-blade aperture provides a soft, pleasing bokeh, a shallow depth of field with little to no distortion, and a 7″ close focus distance. The focus and aperture rings feature industry-standard 0.8 pitch gearing that will accommodate standard cine follow focus motors. The 102mm front diameter can be stepped up to 114mm with the included adapter to fit industry-standard matte boxes to prevent glare and reflection, as well as to add filters. Focus, aperture, and depth of field markings are in feet on the side of the lens to aid focus pullers.

In addition to the 114mm step-up adapter ring, a shim set is included for calibration, and a hard-shell Pelican case with custom foam is included to protect and transport the lens.

Ultra wide-angle 12mm T2.9 prime designed for PL mount cine cameras with up to full-frame/VistaVision/ALEXA LF sensorDesigned with 16 elements in 10 groups, low distortion, and 7-blade iris102mm front diameter with 114mm step-up adapter ring to fit industry-standard matte box7″ close focus, smooth 270° focus rotation, and standard 0.8 MOD focus ringShim set and hard-shell Pelican case with custom foam are included

The Laowa Ultra Slim ND1000 37mm Filter is a Neutral Density filter with a 1000x filter factor that provides a 10-stop exposure reduction. This ND filter reduces the intensity of light wavelengths that move through the lens to give you a more balanced image. When you slow your exposure time or increase your aperture, you have better control of the depth of field and can portray movement far easier thanks to the Laowa ND1000 37mm filter.

Key Features of the Laowa Ultra Slim ND1000 37mm Filter

• Provides 1000x filter factor
• 10-stop exposure reduction
• Better control of depth of field
• Compatible with 37mm filter thread

Superior Design

The Laowa ND1000 Filter was designed to fit perfectly with 37mm filter threads. With an ultra-slim design, the filter will not take up much space so you can keep your lens lightweight. The ND1000 filter provides 10 stop exposure reduction for more balanced light intake.

Product Description

The LAOWA 72mm Slim MRC CPL Polariser Filter is a slim, high quality multicoated Circular Polarizer filter (CPL) designed for all digital camera lenses including the Laowa lenses with a 72mm filter thread.

Circular Polarisers allow removal of unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water, glass etc. Polarizers also help to enhance colour saturation and contrast in photographs, enhancing definition of subjects, for example can help increase definition of white clouds in blue skies by increasing contrast and saturation. Suitable for lenses with72mm filter thread.

Specification

• 72mm filter screw thread
• Ultra slim black filter frame
• Super Multi coated
• High Light Transmission
• Circular Polariser

Product Description

The LAOWA 72mm MC UV Filter is a high quality multicoated UV filter for designed for all digital camera lenses including the Laowa lenses with a 72mm filter thread.

Suitable for film or digital photography. the Laowa UV filters absorb unwanted UV rays which can make outdoor photographs look hazy and indistinct. It is suitable for both black and white photography. It also serves as a permanent lens protector. Suitable for lenses with 72mm filter thread.

Specification

• 72mm filter screw thread
• Multi coated
• High Light Transmission
• Near complete UV cut