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Venus Optics Announces Laowa 10mm Prime With Autofocus
20 February 2024
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 10mm f2.8 Zero-D F prime lens, the first autofocus lens in its Laowa lineup. The wide perspective of the lens mates with a bright aperture, making it especially usseful for capturing landscapes, architecture, and nature.
It features a five-blade aperture, producing a unique 10-point sunstar effect, plus a 130° angle of view with low image distortion from Laowa's signature Zero-D feature.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new prime include:
- Full-frame coverage
- f2.8 to f22
- Five blade aperture
- Autofocus
- Three extra-low dispersion elements
- Two aspherical elements
- 77mm filter thread
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the wide angle lens include:
VENUS OPTICS LAOWA 10mm f2.8 Zero-D FF AUTOFOCUS LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Sony E, Nikon Z
Canon, LeicaFocal Length 10mm Aperture f2.8 to f22
5 aperture bladesAngle of View 130° Minimum Focus 4.7 inches Magnification 0.24x, 1:4 Optical Design 15 elements in 9 groups
Three extra-low dispersion elements
Two aspherical elementsAutofocus Yes for Sony E, Nikon Z only Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 77mm Dimensions 3.2 x 2.8 inches Weight 0.9 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY