Venus Optics has announced a slightly updated version of the Laowa 15mm F4.5R Zero-D Shift lens. In addition to minor changes in the specifications, the number of options that differ in mountings has been increased. Interestingly, the Fujifilm GFX mount version offers both the original version of the lens, which...
As expected, Venus Optics today unveiled the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens, which was previewed last week. This is an ultra-wide-angle shift lens that can be used with full-frame and medium format cameras. In the first case, a shift in the range of ±11 mm is available, in the...
According to the source, Venus Optics will soon introduce a lens with tilt and shift functions. From its technical characteristics, only the maximum aperture is known so far – f / 4. In addition, it is known that the lens will be wide-angle. Named and the date of the announcement....
Venus Optics has unveiled the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO lens. These are Micro Four Thirds systems with manual focus and manual iris control. Its merits include “outstanding optical performance” and an apochromatic optical design that minimizes chromatic aberration. In the description of the lens, a shallow depth of...
Venus Optics has announced the release of what it says is the world’s widest rectilinear lens suitable for shooting in Super35 format. Recall that a rectilinear or orthoscopic lens is a lens in which distortion is corrected, that is, straight lines are displayed straight. The Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine...
Venus Optics announced the release of four models of cinema lenses, which are offered as one and as part of two sets of three. Three of the four models are based on existing photography lenses. These are the Laowa 10mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine, 17mm T1.9 MFT Cine and 50mm...
A source has released preliminary details of the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens expected to be released by Venus Optics this week. The lens uses internal focusing. Its optical design includes a glass aspherical element, three Ultra HR elements and an ELD element. The aperture is infinitely...
Venus Optics has announced the release of a new version of the Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens. It is designed for L-mount cameras. Preliminary information about the intention of Venus Optics to introduce this option appeared a few days ago. This interesting full-frame macro model with manual...
The source said that Venus Optics is going to introduce several new lenses soon. The announcement will take place on the eve of the exhibition of photographic equipment CP+. As it became known a week ago, CP+ this year will be held only online. The show was previously scheduled to...
Venus Optics has unveiled the Laowa Argus 45mm f / 0.95 FF full-frame lens, which takes its place alongside the Argus 35mm f / 0.95 FF and 33mm f / 0.95 CF APO. According to the manufacturer, this is “an exceptional normal lens”, which is characterized by “shallow depth of...
As expected, Venus Optics has unveiled the 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens, the first image of which appeared the day before. According to the manufacturer, it is the world’s smallest double macro lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Its diameter is 53 mm, and its length is 81 mm....
The source claims that next week Venus Optics will unveil a new lens for mirrorless cameras. It will be a Laowa macro lens with a focal length of 85mm. According to preliminary reports, it will be available with Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EOS R and Leica M mounts. Other...
Venus Optics has announced three new lens variants. These are the 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe, 4mm F2.8 Fisheye and 9mm F2.8 Zero-D models. Starting November 5, they will be available with Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts. Technical specifications, excluding those determined by mount design, remain the same as...
As planned, Venus Optics today unveiled the Laowa Argus 35mm f / 0.95 FF lens. This is a full frame lens designed for mirrorless cameras. It focuses manually. The lens will be offered in three versions, with Nikon Z, Sony E and Canon RF mounts. The lens description indicates the...
Yesterday, Venus Optics published an image showing the date of the announcement of the new Laowa Argus f / 0.95 lens. The announcement is scheduled for today, September 10th. Venus Optics announced four Argus models with a maximum aperture of f / 0.95 back in January. They are designed for...
Chinese lens maker Venus Optics has announced that seven models from the Laowa brand are now available in new variants with different mounts than those already available. They are all designed for mirrorless cameras. Depending on the lens, these are options with Nikon Z, Canon RF, L and Canon EOS-M...
