Venus Optics has released its latest lens, the Laowa 11mm F4. 5 FF RL lens for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. The ‘FF’ and ‘RL’ initialisms in the name of the lens refer to the lens’ full-frame (FF) and rectilinear (RL) design.
The fully-manual lens is constructed of 14 elements in 10 groups, including two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements, which results in a 126-degree angle of view on full-frame cameras.
Despite its compact size, the lens features a 62mm front filter thread, making it ‘the world’s widest rectilinear lens with a front filter thread for full-frame mirrorless cameras. ’ Other features include an aperture range of F4. 5-F22, a five-blade aperture diaphragm, a minimum focusing distance of 19cm (7. 4”) and rangefinder coupling on Leica M-mount cameras.
The lens measures in at just 63. 5mm (2. 5”) long, 58mm (2. 3”) wide and weighs just 254g (8. 9oz). Below is a gallery of sample images, provided by Venus Optics:
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THe Laowa 11mm F4. 5 FF RL lens is available to order now from Venus Optic’s website for Leica M, Leica L, Sony FE and Nikon Z mounts. The Leica M version costs $799, while the other mounts cost $699.
. dpreview.com2020-8-29 17:52
