It seems like Laowa will be releasing their first full-frame autofocus lens (but not autofocus for us) and it's a 10mm F2.8 and still a fairly compact lens. They claim near zero distortion and the MTF's look good enough that it may even be half decent with coma. If so, this would almost immediately be a lens in any astro-landscaper's toolkit.
The price according to weibo seems to be around $850 USD, which isn't bad for a 10mm F2.8 prime. From the specifications, it appears that there are two different RF versions one with 14 aperture blades and the other with 5.
The MTF is it's accurate, then it looks fantastic. It looks almost too good to be true, but Laowa delivered before, so there's that to consider.
Also, please don't ask me what Frog Eye Coating is.
You can get Laowa products from B&H Photovideo though this lens is not currently available.
Basic Specifications
- Mount:
AF: E/Z
MF: E/RF/Z/L (14 apertures)
MF: RF/L (5 apertures) - Format: Full size
- Focal length: 10mm
- Lens configuration: 15 elements in 9 groups
- Open aperture: F2.8
- Minimum aperture: F22
- Aperture blades: 5 pieces / 14 pieces
- Shortest shooting distance: 0.12m
- Maximum shooting magnification: 0.24x
- Filter diameter: 77mm
- Size: 82×70.8mm
- Weight: 420g
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I own a canon R5 camera and indo astro and landscape, so not sure which one is better for me?
Sorry, but somebody would have asked anyway. :devilish:
The answer may be disturbing. be careful what you ask for ;)
astro-landcape it wouldn't matter much since you are wide open most times. I was thinking maybe sun stars? but I'm not sure why someone would choose 5 blades (10 spikes) over 14 blades and 14 spikes. I can't think of a lens that had different number of blades as a option to be honest.
I could be missing something, I'm tired tonight.
The purpose of the Frog Eye coating is to repel dust and moisture from the front element of the lens, making it easier to work in difficult environmental conditions.
Demo: Laowa's Water Repellent 'Frog Eye' Lens Coating is Amazing
;)
thanks for the info though .. still a weird name for it. just a flourine like coating it seems, but the demo is pretty cool.
(no frogs were harmed in the making of these lenses... apparently)
Apparently? o_O Poor little frogs!
The lens diagram is not to scale is it? Those are some awfully small looking lens elements for a 10mm f2.8.
Relieve them from their sad life!
mind you it's over twice the price, but it is 10mm versus 14mm.
I should say my personal experience with Laowa so far (the 100mm f/2.8 2X Macro) has been very positive, in terms of optics and also build quality.
The Samyang remains an excellent lens at its price point.