Fast fisheye zoom from Laowa

Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye is a groundbreaking optic designed for photographers and content creators seeking a unique look. Engineered for full-frame cameras, this lens combines a wide 8-15mm zoom range and a fast f/2.8 aperture to deliver dramatic fisheye effects.

The ultra-wide 180° field of view and distinctive curvature creates a sense of depth and intimacy, drawing viewers into the scene.

At 8mm, it produces a circular fisheye effect with a 180° angle of view. At 15mm, the lens transitions to a full-frame rectangular fisheye effect, filling the sensor with a wide, curved perspective that retains bold distortion.

Close focusing distance

The Laowa 8-15mm features a minimum focusing distance of 16cm/ 6.3in with a 0.23x maximum magnification, allowing capture of subjects up close with striking impact. This close focusing capability amplifies the lens’s fisheye distortion, creating an exaggerated point of view (POV) that emphasizes foreground elements while retaining a wide, immersive background. The result is a dramatic, bugeye effect, ideal for intense close-ups.

No UK price has yet to be set but it will cost $699 in the USA. More details from venuslens.net/