Fans of crazy bokeh take note: a leaked presentation photo and a report from Fuji Addict claims that Venus Optics—the makers of Laowa lenses—are actively working on a new line of f/0. 95 lenses for full-frame and APS-C sensor cameras.
The photo below was allegedly leaked from “a small presentation” by Venus Optics in China, but […]. petapixel.com
Anhui China, 6 October, 2022 – Venus Optics, the camera lens manufacturer that has been endeavouring to invent unique lenses, is now releasing 2 new Read more... The post Venus Optics announces the first two Cine lenses with 2x magnification for Super35 and Full-Frame appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2022-10-06 19:47
Fans of crazy bokeh take note: a leaked presentation photo and a report from Fuji Addict claims that Venus Optics—the makers of Laowa lenses—are actively working on a new line of f/0. 95 lenses for full-frame and APS-C sensor cameras. petapixel.com »
2020-01-18 00:17
Together with the 4 new lenses showed earlier in Beijing P&E, a total of 12 new Laowa lenses will make their Europe debut in Venus Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-09-27 16:31
Venus Optics have unveil 8 new and unique Laowa lenses, including the 25-100 T/2. photographyblog.com »
2018-09-21 22:00
Now it’s official! Venus Optics announced two new Sony FE lenses. This is the press text: Laowa 10-18mm f/4. 5-5. 6 FE Zoom This lens is currently the widest zoom lens available for Sony full frame E-mount cameras. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-04-20 15:51
Anhui China, Apr 20, 2018 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, is proud to announce 4 new and unique lenses. Laowa 10-18mm f/4. canonrumors.com »
2018-04-20 15:12
Today Venus Optics announced two new lenses: The 25mm f/2. 8 5x macro for FE and the 9mmm f/2. 8 E-mount cameras. Here are both very long press text (google tranlsated from Japanese): LAOWA 25 mm F 2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-02-26 08:51
I have to admit that I haven't given enough time to review the many, many lenses that are coming to us out of China. The only thing harder than knowing which Chinese camera companies belong to which other camera companies is knowing how to pronounce the often strange naming conventions given to the brands. [Read More]
Venus Optics has announced its first autofocus lens ever, the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF. The full-frame lens weighs just 0.93 pounds (420 grams) and is available for multiple mirrorless camera systems, including Canon RF, L-Mount, Nikon Z, and Sony E-mount. [Read More]
Venus Optics announced the Laowa Aurogon 10-50x Supermicro APO lens set this summer, although details were extremely scarce at the time. Now Venus Optics has completely revealed the lens, including full specs and many incredible sample images. [Read More]
Venus Optics and Keslow Camera have jointly announced an interchangeable flare version of the Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Lens series, the Proteus Flex. [Read More]
When I reviewed the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0. 95 I was struck by how bad it was, but also how good it could be. Normally, I rate a lens based on how well it handles flare, how sharp it is, and how well it controls chromatic aberrations.
Venus Optics launched its new line of high-end Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic lenses in January with 35mm, 45mm, 60mm, and 85mm T2 primes. The company has now announced another quartet of Proteus 2X lenses, adding 20mm, 28mm, 100mm, and 135mm focal lengths to its cinema lens series. [Read More]
Venus Optics has announced a new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 prime lens for full-frame cameras. Billed as the fastest 28mm for full-frame on the market, the new lens is available for Leica L, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mounts. [Read More]