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Venus Optics has officially announced a new lens for the RF mount, the Laowa RF 11mm f/4.5 FF RL. This new lens is extremely compact measuring only 2.5″(6.3cm) long and weighs 8.9oz (254g). With only 5 aperture blades, you’re also able to create 10-point sunstars. This is Laowa’s 7th official release for the RF mount.
The Laowa RF 11mm f/4.5 FF RL retails for $699USD and is available now directly from Venus Optics and it will make its way to official dealers soon.
You can check out all of the available third-party lenses for the RF mount here.
Press Release
Anhui China, February 19 2021 – Venus Optics, the manufacturer specialized in making unique camera lenses, now offers more variants to 2 popular Laowa lenses. Added Canon RF mount for the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens (Full Frame) and Nikon Z mount for Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO (APS-C). Offering Canon Full-frame (R, RP, R5 & R6) users an exceptional ultra-wide experience and the high magnification power on Nikon APS-C body (Z50).
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL
Laowa 11mm F4.5 FF RL is an extremely compact rectilinear(RL) wide-angle lens for full-frame (FF) mirrorless cameras. The remarkable 126° angle of view with a 19cm minimum focus distance can be found in this 6.3cm(2.5 inches) long and 254g(8.9oz) lens. It allows you to capture the stunning landscape, precious travel moments and beautiful cityscape without any burden. The lens also includes 2 aspherical elements and 3 extra-low dispersion elements to guarantee sharpness, suppress chromatic aberrations and distortion to the minimum.
Conveniently a 62mm filter can be screwed onto the lens directly, or a 100mm-wide filter can be used. The 5-bladed aperture is able to create clean and appealing stunning 10-point sunstars.
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is now available in Leica M, Sony FE, Nikon Z, Canon RF and L mount. MSRP in USD is $799(Leica M) and $699 (other mounts).
Specifications
| Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL | |
| 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 | 254g (8.9 oz.) |
| Mounts | Leica M, L mount, Sony FE, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 is optimized for mirrorless cameras with APS-C format. As the only macro lens in the market that is capable of producing 2X life-size images, the lens allows photographers to use it for a wide range of subjects. The 65mm f/2.8 also inherited the excellent Apochromatic optical(APO) design from Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X macro, which suppresses the chromatic aberration at both in-focus and out-of-focus areas to the minimum. Delivering stunning details and contrast from centre to corner even when using a wide-open aperture. This professional prime lens delivers exceptional resolution and sharpness.
With only 335g(11.8oz), the lens is a very versatile lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The internal focus design can maintain the overall lens length during use, which avoids any collision or damage to the subject. Thanks to the advantage of its lightweight and compactness, this lens is definitely a great companion for outdoor and ecological photography.
It is now available in Canon EF-M, Fuji X, Sony E & Nikon Z mounts. The suggested retail price in the US is US$399.
Specifications
| Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO | |
| Focal Length | 65mm |
| Max. Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min. Aperture | f/22 |
| Angle of View | 24.4° |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Lens Structure | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 17cm (6.7”) |
| Max. Magnification | 2x |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
| Dimensions | ⌀ 57mm x 100mm |
| Weight | 335g (11.82 oz.) |
| Mounts | Fuji X, Sony E, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z |
