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Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

Sony E

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

This ultra-wide prime for Sony E covers full frame at a fixed 11 mm. It opens to f/4.5 and weighs 254 g. Focus is set by hand only, and from a minimum focus distance of 19 cm it reaches 1:10. The wide view suits 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 Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 17 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RLTTArtisan 11mm f/2.8Brightin Star MF 11mm F2.8 II Full Frame FisheyeVoigtlander 10mm F5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar
Focal length11 mm11 mm11 mm10 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/2.8f/2.8f/5.6
Weight254 g436 g550 g375 g
Filter diameter62 mm–––
Min. focus distance19 cm17 cm17 cm30 cm
Length58 mm87 mm83 mm68.5 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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