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Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

For full-frame Nikon Z cameras, this lens provides a fixed 11 mm focal length and a very wide field of view. The maximum aperture is f/4.5, and it weighs 254 g. Focusing is manual, and the 19 cm minimum focus distance gives 1:10. Landscapes, architecture and interiors are well covered.

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

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z 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 g575 g758 g
Filter diameter62 mm–––
Min. focus distance19 cm17 cm17 cm20 cm
Length58 mm87 mm85 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 17 mm in full-frame terms.

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