Description
Laowa 8-15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens
- Full-Frame | f/4 to f/22
- Ultra-Wide Standard Zoom
- Fast Internal Focusing System
- Supports Micro-Step Aperture Control
- Fluorine Coatings
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Dust & Moisture-Resistant Construction
The Laowa 8-15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens is a full-frame manual-zoom lens offering a unique dual fisheye effect—180° circular at 8 mm and full-frame distortion at 15 mm. With a bright constant f/2.8 aperture and a compact 650 g all-metal build, it’s ideal for creative applications like astrophotography, action sports, panoramas, and close-focus photography. The lens features a 13-element, 9-group optical design, 9-blade diaphragm, and a minimum focus distance of 0.16 m (6.3 in), allowing 0.23× magnification. Despite sharp center-to-edge performance, wide-open corner softness may appear at 15 mm unless stopped down to around f/4–f/8. Fully manual focus and aperture control give tactile precision, though there's no weather sealing or filter threads. Retailing around US $699, it delivers immersive perspectives in a creative, niche package
Mount
- Canon RF
- L-Mount
- Nikon Z
- Sony E
Laowa 8-15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens
