Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF lens, which it is touting as the world’s first rectilinear 10mm full-frame lens with f/2.8 aperture.
It is also the first-ever auto-focus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount in Laowa’s lineup. RF and L mounts are manual.
Designed in a compact and lightweight manner, the lens is 7cm long and weighs 420g. It promises close-to-zero distortion. Despite such an ultra-wide angle, the lens comes with a 77mm front filter thread.
The 130.4° angle of view helps exaggerate the sense of space. The 10mm has a minimum focusing distance of 12cm. Built with five aperture blades, a 10-point Sunstar can be created when stopping down the aperture.
Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF features 15 elements in nine groups, including two aspherical glasses and three ED glasses, aimed at image sharpness and CA control.
The lens is currently available for pre-order via Venus Optics’ website and authorised resellers.
Specifications
| Lens Name | Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Focal Length | 10mm |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-22 |
| Angle of View | 130.4° |
| Lens Structure | 15 elements in 9 groups (2 Aspherical Glasses, 3 ED Glasses) |
| Aperture Blades | 5 blades / 14 blades* *A 14-blade variant (only available for manual focus) can be ordered |
| Min. Shooting Distance | 4.72″ / 12cm |
| Max. Magnification | 0.24X |
| Focusing System | AF (Sony E / Nikon Z) / MF (Canon RF / L mount) |
| Filter Thread | Ø77mm |
| Dimensions | Ø3.23” x 2.79”/ Ø82 x 70.8mm |
| Weight | 0.925lbs/ 420g |
| Mounts | Auto-Focus:Sony E/ Nikon Z (5 Blades) Manual-Focus:Canon RF/ L Mount (5 Blades)Sony E / Canon RF / Nikon Z / L mount (14 Blades) |
| Price | USD799 |