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Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

Leica M-Mount

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

At 11 mm on a full-frame Leica M camera, this lens covers a very wide field of view. It opens to f/4.5 and weighs 254 g. Focusing is manual, and the 19 cm minimum focus distance gives 1:10. Landscapes, architecture and interiors are the subjects it suits.

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 Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 17 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RLVoigtlander 10mm F5.6 Hyper Wide HeliarVenus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RLVenus Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL Zero-D
Focal length11 mm10 mm9 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/5.6f/5.6f/4
Weight254 g312 g350 g228 g
Filter diameter62 mm––52 mm
Min. focus distance19 cm50 cm12 cm27 cm
Length58 mm58.7 mm66 mm59 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 17 mm in full-frame terms.

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