The first autofocus lens of the Laowa lineup, the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Autofocus Lens from Venus Optics pairs an impressively wide perspective with a bright aperture, making it apt for capturing landscapes, architecture, and nature. Offered here in a Sony E-mount and featuring a 5-blade aperture, this lens produces a unique 10-point sunstar effect, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your images. A 130.4° angle of view allows you unique perspectives and enables you to fit everything you need in your frame. Low image distortion is made possible by Laowa’s signature Zero-D feature which helps ensure straighter lines, even in the corners of your images.
Zero-D Optical Correction
Laowa’s Zero-D feature allows you to capture scenes without dramatic distortion and curvature. Not only does this save you time in post-production, but it also gives you a preview of your images without distortion in real-time.
Lens Construction
Weighing less than 1 lb, this lens won’t slow you down while shooting and is perfect for traveling with.
Two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements contribute to sharpening image quality and ensuring reduced optical aberrations.
The autofocus design permits working with subjects as close as 4.7″ away.
Built-In Filter Thread
Unlike many ultra-wide-angle lenses, the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 features a built-in 77mm filter thread for attaching various lens filters.
High magnification: 1.5× means you can get more detail than standard 1:1 macro lenses. Good for very fine detail work.
Working distance: At ~14.8 cm in front of the subject when at 1.5×, fairly generous compared to many shorter macro lenses. This helps with lighting and working with live subjects (insects etc.).
Apochromatic correction: This helps to reduce chromatic aberration (both longitudinal and lateral), which is often a problem with macro lenses. Should give better color fidelity and less fringing.
Relatively lightweight & compact for what it offers (180mm tele macro with 1.5×). Makes field work more practical.
Versatility: Because it’s long focal length, can double for certain telephoto / portrait uses (though f/4.5 is a bit slow for very shallow DOF in that focal length).