Category Archives: Venus Optics

More info on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C mirrorless lens

Some additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C mirrorless lens: to be announced in March field of view: 115 degrees 49mmm filter will be available for Sony E, Canon EOS M and Fujifilm X mounts ZERO-D lens (“Close to zero distortion” like the previous 15mm f/2 ZERO-D and 12mm f/2.8 […]

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Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT lens additional coverage (reviews, samples)

The new Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT lens is already shipping (pre-order here). Here is some additional coverage on this lens (reviews, samples, see also this post):

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

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?

→ 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

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

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

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

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?

  → 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)

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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