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Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye

Canon EF-M

Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye

Focal length
4 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
135 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
8 cm
Length
25.5 mm

At a Glance

On Canon EF-M, this fisheye offers 4 mm on an APS-C sensor, equivalent to 6 mm on full frame. The design brings an extremely wide view with curved lines. At f/2.8 and 135 g it stays compact. It focuses down to 8 cm and has no autofocus. It fits creative subjects, action and travel.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Action
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • Fisheye projection: straight lines away from the center are rendered curved.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
4 mm
Max. focal length
4 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
7
Groups
6
Weight
135 g (0.3 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
8 cm (3.15 in)
Max. magnification
1:9.1 (0.11×)
Length
25.5 mm (1 in)
Diameter
45.2 mm (1.78 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye fit?

The Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 6 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 4mm F2.8 FisheyeVenus Laowa 4.5-10mm F2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
Focal length4 mm4.5-10 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Weight135 g–
Filter diameter––
Min. focus distance8 cm10 cm
Length25.5 mm–
Autofocusnono
Image stabilizationnono
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Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye weigh?

The Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye weighs 135 g. It is 25.5 mm long with a diameter of 45.2 mm.

How close can the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye is 8 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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