Venus Laowa 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye

Focal length: 8–15 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 650 g
Filter diameter: –
Min. focus distance: 16 cm
Length: 96.36 mm

At a Glance

The Venus Laowa 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye is a fisheye lens for medium format (Hasselblad X). It covers 8-15 mm at a constant f/2.8, a field of view equivalent to 6-12 mm on full frame. It is focused manually and weighs 650 g. Minimum focus distance is 16 cm, maximum magnification 1:4.35.

Good for

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Action

Worth knowing

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

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 8 mm
Max. focal length: 15 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/2.8
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 13
Groups: 9
Weight: 650 g (1.43 lb)
Filter diameter: –
Min. focus distance: 16 cm (6.3 in)
Max. magnification: 1:4.3 (0.23×)
Length: 96.36 mm (3.79 in)
Diameter: 76.4 mm (3.01 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 25, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye fit?

The Venus Laowa 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye fits all Hasselblad X cameras. There its field of view equals 6-12 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 0.79).