Laowa 10mm T2.1 and 17mm T1.9 MFT Cine Lenses introduced

Venus Optics continues to expand its Micro Four Thirds Cine lens models with the introduction of the Laowa 10mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine and Laowa 17mm T1.9 MFT Cine. Both Cine lens models are very compact, so will fit perfectly on MFT system cameras like Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Zcam E2 M4, new GH6, etc.

Both Cine lens models have the same mounting diameter for the filter – 49 mm. Due to their high aperture, they can be used for shooting in low light conditions.

Note that the first lens belongs to the Zero-D series, which promises zero distortion, which means it will minimize post-processing of the captured material.

Laowa 10mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine

• Focal Length: 10mm
• Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
• Format: MFT
• Image Circle: 21.6 mm
• Maximum Aperture: T2.1
• Minimum Aperture: T22
• Diagonal Angle of View MFT: 96°
• Minimum Focus Distance: From Unspecified Point in Lens: 4.7″ / 12 cm
• Optical Design: 11 Elements in 7 Groups
• Special Elements: 2 ED, 2 Aspherical
• Diaphragm Blades: 5
• Gear MOD & Pitch: Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch; Iris: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
• Front Diameter: 56 mm
• Filter Thread: 49 mm
• Focus Scales: Metric, Imperial
• Image Stabilization: No
• Dimensions: Ø56 x 47 mm
• Weight: 5.3 oz / 150 g
• Price: $549, can be pre-ordered via Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com.

Laowa 17mm T1.9 MFT Cine

• Focal Length: 17mm
• Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
• Format: MFT
• Image Circle: 21.6 mm
• Maximum Aperture: T1.9
• Minimum Aperture: T22
• Diagonal Angle of View MFT: 65°
• Minimum Focus Distance: From Unspecified Point in Lens: 5.9″ / 15 cm
• Optical Design: 9 Elements in 7 Groups
• Special Elements: 1 low dispersion (ED)
• Diaphragm Blades: 7
• Gear MOD & Pitch: Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch; Iris: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
• Front Diameter: 56 mm
• Filter Thread: 49 mm
• Focus Scales: Metric, Imperial
• Image Stabilization: No
• Dimensions: Ø56 x 53 mm
• Weight: 6.2 oz / 175 g
• Price: $399, can be pre-ordered via Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com.

Recently, Venus Optics has introduced the Laowa Argus 25mm f0.95 MFT, the fourth lens in the Argus line of ultra-fast optics. The lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds format cameras, and it costs $485.