Category Archives: Venus Optics

Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x ultra macro lens released for Fuji X and Nikon F mounts

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2026

Venus Optics released new Fuji X and Nikon F versions of the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x ultra-macro lens: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Laowa online store Additional information Previous coverage of the lens:

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Several new lenses from Chinese brands will be announced next week

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2026

Several new lenses from Chinese brands will be on display (some will be officially announced) next week at the 2026 IBC show in Amsterdam: TTartisan (AF 24mm f/3.8): Sirui (Saturn V2 full-frame anamorphic lenses):    Venus Optics (Laowa AF 35mm f/2.8 APO 1:1 macro lens):   7artisans (AF 18mm f/2 APS-C lens):   NiSi (26mm […]

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The latest new and upcoming lenses from Meike, Viltrox, 7Artisans, TTartisan, Laowa, Sirui, and SG-image

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2026

Several new Chiens lenses are expected to be released at the upcoming BIRTV2026 show in Beijing, China (August 19 – 22, 2026): Meike Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 APS-C lens: 169 grams, 12 elements in 9 groups, 9-blade aperture, minimum focusing distance of 0.25 meters, 52mm filter thread (E/Z/X). Check the official website for updates. SG-image […]

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x & 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro APO lenses (E/RF/F/Z/E/L/X/MFT)

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2026

Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x and 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro full-frame APO lenses for E/RF/F/Z/E/L/X/MFT cameras. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa store. Additional information:

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Just announced: Venus Optics Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 (E/Z/RF/L/X/EF-M/MFT) & Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 (M) lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2026

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF APS-C fisheye zoom lens for E/Z/RF/L/X/EF-M/MFT mounts has now been officially released. The price is $399: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Laowa online store Additional information: Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF APS-C fisheye zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount Thypoch officially announced the previously reported Ksana 35mm […]

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All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2026

Here is another updated recap of all new lenses that were on display at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing:

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Updated list of new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2026

Here is the list of new lenses that will debut at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show, which just started in Beijing:

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List of all new lenses that will debut at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing next week

By PR admin | Published: May 10, 2026

Here is the list of new lenses that will debut at the upcoming 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing (May 15-18, 2026):

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Is Venus Optics is working on a new Laowa wide-angle zoom autofocus mirrorless lens?

By PR admin | Published: March 30, 2026

A few days ago, Venus Optics conducted a survey for a new Laowa fast wide-angle zoom lens: Today, when the Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus zoom lens was officially announced, Venus Optics released a teaser for a new Laowa lens with three rings (aperture ring, zoom ring, and a focusing ring): The new lens will […]

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Venus Optics announced new Laowa 15-24mm T8 & 15-35mm T12 macro probe zoom lenses

By PR admin | Published: March 19, 2026

Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 macro probe zoom lenses. Orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information:

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