Category Archives: Venus Optics

Venus Optics announced the world’s first GFX adapter for enlarging image circle of full frame lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2017

Another interesting new product from Venus Optics: the world’s first lens adapter which can enlarge the image circle of full frame lenses for using on Fujifilm GFX-50S medium format camera:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2017

→ Sony has a new 256GB XQD G memory card – according to Amazon it was introduced on March 7, 2017. The card is currently $50 off at B&H. → The Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH II MFT lens is now listed as discontinued at B&H. → The new Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 […]

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Venus Optics released Laowa 7.5mm – the widest f/2 rectilinear lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2017

Last week Venus Optics officially released their Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras – currently the widest f/2 rectilinear MFT lens. Additional information after the break:

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Sample video footage taken with the unusual Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2017

Venus Optics published three new sample footage videos taken with the unusual Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens:

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New Laowa products announced

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2017

Venus Optics/Laowa announced several new products during the 2017 CP+ show last week: Check out also this video of the Laowa 24mm f/14 Replay 2x Macro lens:

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Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 lens now shipping

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2016

The Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 “distortion-free” lens is now in stock (except for Sony E and Canon mount). The lens was launched on Kickstarted a few months ago. Several sample photos can be found here. Lens design, MTF charts and tech specifications:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2016

  → MindShift Gear launched two new outdoor photo backpacks: The SidePath, which weighs in at 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg), holds one large Mirrorless body and one to two standard zoom lenses or primes, or a compact DSLR and one to two lenses, or a DSLR (5DMIII or D750) with one standard zoom or two primes. […]

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I bet you have not seen a lens like this (Laowa 24mm f/14 macro lens)

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2016

This new Laowa 24mm f/14 Replay 2x macro lens by Venus Optics was spotted at Photokina (yes, f/14 not f/1.4) – a full frame macro lens (maximum magnification 2:1) with a long and thin lens barrel meant to be used to shoot shy subjects at difficult spots. Shipping will start next year and it will be available in […]

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Venus Optics unveil the world’s fastest Laowa 15mm f/2 lens (Sony E-mount) and the world’s widest 7.5mm f/2 lens (MFT)

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2016

Venus Optics announced the world’s fastest Laowa 15mm lens for Sony full frame E-mount camera and the world’s widest Laowa f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Additional information and technical specifications:

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The big 2016 Photokina recap (list of rumored cameras and lenses)

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2016

After the official Canon and Fuji announcements, this is an updated list on what to expect in the next few weeks before the start of the Photokina show:

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