Venus Optics

Published: June 26, 2025 Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D MF Lens ($699) pairs Zero-D design with an ultra-wide 122° field of view on Sony fullframe E-mount cameras. This 12mm lens provides outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness across broad compositions, making it an ideal choice for landscape, architecture, and real estate photography. When pointed at strong […]

Published: May 15, 2025 Venus Optics announces the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Wide-Angle Macro lens ($399) with a 0.5x magnification ratio. This capability allows the capture of stunning and unique wide-angle macro shots at a minimum focusing distance of 12.9cm, making every photo rich in detail at every distance. The combination of wide perspective and macro

Published: December 17, 2024 Venus Optics introduces a pair of Tilt-shift Macro lenses for full-frame cameras: Laowa 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro featuring a precise tilt of ±10°, a shift of ±12mm, and an impressive 1:1 magnification. These lenses allow photographers to easily manipulate the plane of focus and adjust the perspective distortions.

Published: February 20, 2024 Venus Optics announces Laowa 10mm F2.8 Zero-D FF Fullframe E-Mount Lens ($799) featuring a remarkable ultra-wide angle of view of 130.4° while maintaining a weight of only 0.93 lb. / 420g. Available for for Sony E-mount cameras with the option of Auto Focus with a 5-blade aperture or Manual Focus with