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Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye L-Mount camera lens
Full-frame zoom fisheye lens covering circular 180-degree views at 8mm to full-frame 15mm with constant f/2.8 aperture and manual focus for L-mount cameras
- Circular fisheye at 8mm with 180° view
- Full-frame coverage at 15mm for rectangular fisheye
- Constant f/2.8 aperture across entire zoom range
- Manual focus design for precise creative control
- L-Mount compatibility with Leica, Panasonic, Sigma bodies
Dual fisheye zoom for L-Mount
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus lens that covers full-frame sensors and delivers a unique dual fisheye effect. At 8mm it projects a circular 180-degree image surrounded by black space, while zooming to 15mm fills the frame with a full-frame fisheye view. The constant f/2.8 aperture stays bright across the range for low-light and astrophotography work. It is built for photographers and creators who want extreme wide-angle distortion on L-Mount bodies.
Circular-to-full-frame flexibility
The zoom ring lets you switch between a circular fisheye at the wide end and a corner-to-corner fisheye at the long end without changing lenses. This single optic replaces two specialised primes, saving weight in a kit bag for landscape, architecture, action sports or 360-degree panoramas. The constant f/2.8 aperture means exposure settings stay consistent while you recompose between the two projection styles. Manual focus with a close focusing distance allows precise control for exaggerated near-far compositions.
Manual focus and L-Mount fit
Your camera must use the Leica L-Mount alliance (Leica, Panasonic, Sigma) and you must be comfortable focusing manually; there is no autofocus motor. Circular images at 8mm will not fill a standard 3:2 sensor, so final output will have black borders unless cropped in post. Check that your workflow can handle the extreme barrel distortion and that you do not need electronic aperture communication for your shooting style.
Highlights
- Circular fisheye at 8mm with 180° view
- Full-frame coverage at 15mm for rectangular fisheye
- Constant f/2.8 aperture across entire zoom range
- Manual focus design for precise creative control
- L-Mount compatibility with Leica, Panasonic, Sigma bodies
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How often will the manual focus helicoid need re-lubrication?
The manual focus helicoid has no user-service schedule; keep the barrel clean and avoid grit to maintain smooth operation.
What optical limit appears first during long exposures at f/2.8?
Vignetting at 8 mm creates a circular image circle, so the black surround becomes the visible boundary before any resolution loss.
How much heat does the lens barrel absorb during all-day outdoor shooting?
The metal barrel warms to ambient temperature but has no internal electronics, so it adds no heat of its own during continuous use.
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