Venus Optics has officially introduced the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The small but potent lens features an ultra-wide 126° AoV with only 254g (8.9 oz.). It is designed with a 62mm filter thread where photographers can use screw-in filters with ease. It is also currently the world’s widest rectilinear lens with a front filter thread for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Ultra Wide Angle perspective with 126° angle of view
Featuring a remarkable 126° angle of view (AoV), the new Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL offers an exaggerated and non-fisheye perspective. It is a perfect tool for landscape, travel, and interior photographers.
Built-in 62mm filter thread
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is equipped with a 62 mm filter thread for screw-in filters. It is a very convenient feature for landscape photographers as filters are one of their most commonly used tools. For photographers who opt to use slide-in filters, the specially designed magnetic filter holder allows them to use their 100mm-wide filters with no vignetting.
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High-quality image with minimum distortion and chromatic aberrations
The 11mm lens is composed of 14 elements in 10 groups that deliver a remarkable image sharpness. Although it is not a Zero-D lens, the 2 aspherical elements and 3 extra-low dispersion elements suppress the distortion and chromatic aberrations to the minimum.
Super compact and lightweight
The lens is designed to achieve high mobility, compactness, and lightness to give photographers more flexibility in traveling. The tiny lens is only 6.3cm (2.5inch) in height & weight 254g (8.9oz). It is one of the smallest ultra-wide-angle lens you could find for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Extremely close focusing distance
Laowa11mm f/4.5 FF RL features an extremely close focusing distance of 7.4′′ / 19cm (from subject to sensor) for photographers to create macro-like shots with the ultra-wide perspective.
Stunning 10-point sun-stars
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is designed with a 5-bladed aperture where a clean and appealing 10-point sun-star rendering can be created.
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Lens Design
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL supports rangefinder coupling on Leica M. For other mounts, there is a focusing tab to improve stability when focusing and use to adjust the focus ring marking.
Multiple Mount Options
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is available in Leica M, Leica L, Sony FE, and Nikon Z mount. 2 different colors (black and silver) are offered for Leica M mount. (The silver version of M mount will be available in late September)
Technical Specifications
- Focal Length – 11mm
- Max. Aperture – f/4.5
- Min. Aperture – f/22
- Angle of View – 126°
- Format Compatibility – Full Frame
- Lens Structure – 14 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture Blades – 5
- Min. Focusing Distance – 7.4” (19cm)
- Max. Magnification – 0.1x
- Filter Thread – 62mm
- Dimensions – 63.5mm x 58mm
- Weight – 8.9 oz. (254g)
- Mounts – Leica M, Leica L, Sony FE, Nikon Z
Sample Images
Pricing & Availability
The new Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is currently available to purchase via Venus Optics official
website and authorized resellers. The US price for 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is $799 (Leica M mount) and $699 (Sony FE, Nikon Z, and L). Pricing varies in different countries. The first 100 orders through the Laowa web-store will get a 100mm magnetic filter holder (Retail Value: $149) for FREE. Shipping starts from mid-Sep for Leica M (Black version), L mount, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount. The Leica M mount (Silver version) will be be shipped from late-Sep.
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