Laowa is no stranger to making interesting and excellent lenses, and it has released a new lens, a unique fisheye lens. According to Laowa, this lens is 210°angel of view and is perfect for panorama and VR photography as well as unique aerial photography.
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Size
For its weight, it is only 135g, it is easy to put it into your pocket and it is 45.2mm x 25.5mm in dimension. Laowa official says that its minimum focus is 80mm. Thanks to its light and compact design, this lens will be targeted for different situations, such as selfies, vlogs, skateboard shooting, 360° panorama.
Key Specifications
| Name | 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4mm |
| Max. Aperture | f/2.8-16 |
| Angle of View | 210° |
| Format Compatibility | MFT |
| Lens Structure | 7 elements in 6 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 80mm |
| Max. Magnification | 1 : 9 |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus |
| Dimensions | 45.2 x 25.5 mm |
| Weight | 135g |
| Mounts | MFT / Fuji X / Sony E / Canon M/ Leica L |
Closest Focus Distance
It is the closest focus distance I have ever seen- as close as 80mm. With this focus distance, it allows photographers to get close to the shooting subject and highlight many details. This widest angle of view can make fun of some pictures and create some stunning photos.
Image Sharpness
When it comes to image sharpness and quality, the laowa 4mm F2.8 does a good job. It is very sharp at the center and corners. It may very helpful when you want to de-fish images or cropping out the center part of a photo with an ultra-wide-angle.
Good fit for low-light conditions.
With its fast maximum aperture at f/2.8, it allows more lights to get in and photographers can create some creative pictures.
Price
The Laowa 4mm F/2.8 is $199.00 and you can purchase it on Laowa official website. This lens is available for MFT / Fuji X / Sony E / Canon M/ Leica L.
