Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43)

Review

The Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye MFT lens is a specialized lens designed for creative and dramatic wide-angle photography.

Characteristics

This lens has a minimum focal length of 4mm and maximum focal length of 4mm, with a maximum aperture of f2.8 at both ends. It weighs only 135 grams, making it incredibly lightweight and easy to carry around.

Optics

With 7 elements in 6 groups, this lens is designed to provide high-quality, distortion-free images. It also offers a minimum focus distance of just 8cm, allowing you to get incredibly close to your subject for unique perspectives.

Auto Focus and Image Stabilization

It's important to note that the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye MFT lens does not have auto focus or optical image stabilization. This means that it requires manual focus and steady hands or a tripod for best results.

No Filter Thread

Another thing to consider is that this lens does not have a filter thread, so you won't be able to attach any filters to it.

Conclusion

Overall, the Venus Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye MFT lens is a specialized lens that can provide unique and creative wide-angle shots. However, it's important to keep in mind that it requires manual focus, does not have optical image stabilization, and has no filter thread.