Ultra wide and ultra compact, the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D from Venus Optics is a Micro Four Thirds prime lens characterized by its sleek form factor and impressively broad angle of view. The portable design makes it particularly well-suited to drone and vlogging applications and the wide-angle field of view is ideal for architecture, landscape, interior, and astrophotography subjects.
As a Zero-D lens, distortion is very well-controlled and the optical design uses aspherical and low dispersion elements to minimize a variety of aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. It has a manual focus design, with a minimum focusing distance of 4.7″, and a built-in CPU and motor permit intuitive camera-based control over aperture settings. Additionally, a petal-shaped lens hood is also incorporated into the lens’ design to reduce flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.
- Ultra wide-angle prime is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 20mm equivalent focal length.
- Bright f/2 maximum aperture is well-suited to working in low and difficult lighting conditions.
- Rectilinear design renders subjects with minimal distortion in order to suit landscape and architectural applications.
- Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color neutrality.
- Two aspherical elements limit spherical aberrations for improved sharpness and controlled distortion.
- Manual focus design offers a minimum focusing distance of 4.7″.
- Five-blade diaphragm produces distinct 10-point sun stars when working with smaller aperture settings.
- Integrated CPU chip and motor enables camera-based control over aperture settings and also transfers Exif data for recording lens setting metadata.
- Built-in petal-shaped lens hood shields the lens from stray light to reduce flare and ghosting and also protects the front elements from accidental impacts.
Venus Optics Laowa 10mm F/2 Zero-D Specs Focal Length 10mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 20mm) Maximum Aperture f/2 Minimum Aperture f/16 Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Format Compatibility Micro Four Thirds Angle of View 96 ° Minimum Focus Distance 4.7″ / 12 cm Maximum Magnification 0.15x Optical Design 11 Elements in 7 Groups Diaphragm Blades 5 Focus Type Manual Focus Image Stabilization No Filter Size 46 mm (Front) Dimensions (ø x L) 2.1 x 1.6″ / 53 x 41 mm Weight 4.4 oz / 125 g Packaging Info Package Weight 0.64 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 3.8 x 3.8 x 3.7″