World’s Widest f/2.8 Full Frame Rectilinear Lens – Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF
Venus Optics announces the launch of the new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens. It is the world’s first rectilinear 10mm full-frame lens with f/2.8 aperture and the first-ever auto-focus lens, for Sony E and Nikon Z mount, in Laowa’s lineup. Designed in a compact and lightweight manner, the lens weighs only 420g(0.93 lbs) with a stylish grey exterior. The lens also delivers outstanding image quality and close-to-zero distortion. Despite such an ultra-wide angle, the lens comes with a 77mm front filter thread, making it a powerful tool for photography and videography, from capturing one-of-the-kind landscapes, architecture, interior and astrophotography to stunning time-lapse and vlogging.
This 10mm lens marked 10 years journey of Laowa in the realm of optics. Over a decade of innovation, Venus Optics continues to surprise the world by bringing new products with optimized optical designs and solid lens quality. The Laowa 10mm f/2.8 lens delivers an unmatched ultra-wide-angle shooting experience for photographers and video creators to achieve every new idea.
Key Features:
- Ultra-wide 10mm with f/2.8 – Angle of View of 130°
- Zero-D
- Compact & Lightweight
- Close Focusing Distance of 12cm
- ⌀77mm Filter thread
- 10-Point Sunstar
- Accurate and Reliable AF Performance
- Outstanding Optical Design
- Excellent performance for Panorama and Astrophotography
Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF has pushed the boundary of the maximum aperture for the 10mm wide non-fisheye lens. The f/2.8 fast aperture opens up a lot more possibilities to take landscape and architecture photography in low-light conditions and be able to capture at an ultra-wide perspective which was never possible before.
Angle of View of 130°
The remarkable 130.4° angle of view helps exaggerate the sense of space. And allows you to capture the magnificent landscape with a dramatic impact all in a single image. This one-of-a-kind perspective helps realize a lot of formerly impossible shots. From breathtaking landscapes to dynamic architecture, this lens opens up new dimensions in visual storytelling.
Close-to-Zero Optical Distortion (Zero-D)
A lens in 10mm is usually a fisheye or heavily distorted. This full-frame 10mm optically suppresses distortion to a close-to-zero level. Both horizontal and vertical straight lines can be maintained on the image from corner to corner. Giving you a true 10mm experience even without any in-camera lens correction.
Compact and Lightweight
Despite its incredible specification for full-frame cameras, the lens is only 7cm (2.79”) long and weighs 420g (0.93 lbs), providing the desired portability for photographers and videographers to explore and travel with ease.
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Close Focusing Distance of 12cm
The 10mm has a minimum focusing distance of 12cm, allowing you to get super close to the subjects and create interesting wide-angle macro style shots with nice separation between the object and background.
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Stunning 10-point Sunstar
Built with 5 aperture blades, a stunning 10-point Sunstar can be created when stopping down the aperture.
Built-in Filter Thread
Equipped with a 77mm filter thread for you to use screw-in filters directly. Convenient and cost-saving as no additional filter holder is required. Gives users the ultimate flexibility when shooting.
Outstanding Optical Design
Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF is engineered with exceptional optics, featuring 15 elements in 9 groups, including 2 aspherical elements and 3 ED elements. This results in outstanding image sharpness and CA control, ensuring that every detail is captured with precision and clarity.
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Accurate and Reliable AF performance
The 10mm is the first Laowa lens equipped with autofocusing. AF is available for both Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. Embrace the convenience of autofocus and focus on composition and creative aspects.
*RF and L mount are fully manual
Excellent performance for Panorama and Astrophotography
The exceptionally wide field of view makes it particularly adept at capturing expansive panoramas, allowing photographers to tell stories on a grand scale. Thanks to its f/2.8 aperture, the lens delivering pleasing night sky and galaxy images.
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