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Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

Focal length
11 mm
Aperture
f/4.5
Weight
254 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm
Length
58 mm
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At a Glance

An 11 mm full-frame ultra-wide prime for Canon RF, this lens opens to f/4.5 and weighs 254 g. Focusing is manual only. Its minimum focus distance is 19 cm, giving a magnification of 1:10. The very wide field of view makes it a fit for landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
11 mm
Max. focal length
11 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
254 g (0.56 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
19 cm (7.48 in)
Max. magnification
1:10 (0.1×)
Length
58 mm (2.28 in)
Diameter
64 mm (2.52 in)

Manufacturer data: laowalenses.ca, venuslens.net

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

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL fit?

The Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 18 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RLTTArtisan 11mm f/2.8Brightin Star MF 11mm F2.8 II Full Frame FisheyeAstrHori 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Focal length11 mm11 mm11 mm12 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight254 g436 g559 g758 g
Filter diameter62 mm–––
Min. focus distance19 cm17 cm17 cm20 cm
Length58 mm87 mm81 mm100 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL 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 11mm f/4.5 FF RL weigh?

The Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL weighs 254 g. It is 58 mm long with a diameter of 64 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL use?

The Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is 19 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 18 mm in full-frame terms.

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