Name: Laowa 7.5mm f/2
Brand: Venus Optics
SKU: 51791
Rating: 4.0 (5 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

The focus ring turns smoothly
with some resistance
Sharpness across the frame is excellent

too heavy and hard to use filters on
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the lens does get softer as you move toward the edges

Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: , 7.5 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Wide angle

Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 - Pros & Cons

The focus ring turns smoothly
with some resistance
Sharpness across the frame is excellent
optical quality is therefore pretty good
The build quality of the Laowa lens is very good
the camera has to be nicely balanced in the gimbal
image quality is excellent
Chromatic aberrations are reasonably well suppressed
sharpness in the center is already good at full aperture

too heavy and hard to use filters on
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the lens does get softer as you move toward the edges
lens of course does not feature optical stabilisation
This is not a lens to be used in a rush
Metering is limited to the stop-down method
image show how close you can get to a CF card
The tiny focus ring is a bit stiff
images display imperfections in the corners
chromatic aberrations are only visible at the edges
lens doesn t transmit EXIF data to the camera
prices remain the same for you
no image stabilization
Corners are noticeably dimmer than the center
camera omits in-body stabilization
The lens itself does not have any electronic contacts
Only the zooms are corrected directly in the camera
the Light version can only be used under a drone
The lens is not extra weather resistant
5 mm is available only for the Micro Four Thirds system
small sensor doesn't let as much light in as Full-Frame sensors
it is very soft at the edges - especially

Venus Optics - Video Reviews (1)

Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 for M4/3 Review by Darren Miles

Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Wide angle
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	2

Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	< 7.5
Maximum magnification	9.1 x
Image stabilisation	no

Closest focusing distance	0.12

Weight	6.0 oz
Filter size	1.81 in

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Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Venus Optics - Editorial Reviews (3)

3.8

Based on 3 reviews

Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 08.09.2017

Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT is currently the widest-angle rectilinear lens for the Micro Four Thirds camera system, offering a field of view equivalent to 15mm in 35mm terms. Is it a must-have lens for Micro Four Thirds users? Read our expert Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT review to find out...