Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye lens for Canon RF released

Venus Optics has started selling a new version of the Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye lens. In addition to models for Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fuji X, L-mount, Nikon Z, and Canon EF-M cameras, a Canon RF mount option is now available.

The Venus Optics Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye for Canon RF mount offers 210 degrees angle of view with a circular fisheye perspective. With two combined images, 360-degree panoramas can be created. The large angle of view in connection with the high light intensity of f2.8 also makes the lens interesting for astrophotographers.

With its low weight of 135 grams, the lens is also well-suited for use with drones. The fisheye lens is also very compact with a length of 25.5 mm and a diameter of only 45.2 mm. The focus is just as manual as the aperture setting.

The Canon fisheye lens weighs only 4.8 oz making it extremely portable and allowing photographers to have creative shots anywhere, anytime.

The compact size and light weight also make it perfect for various shooting sets up such as selfies, vlogs, skateboard shooting, 360° panorama, VR imaging, virtual tours, or even flying with drones. Smarten up your aerial shots with an angle that no one else has ever seen.

Price and availability

The Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye for Canon RF mount is now available on the Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com stores for $199.

Laowa 4mm F2.8 specifications

• Focal Length: 4mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 6.4mm)
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Mount: Canon RF
• Lens Format Coverage: APS-C
• Angle of View: 210°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 8 cm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.11x
• Optical Design: 7 Elements in 6 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Image Stabilization: No
• Filter Size: None
• Dimensions (ø x L): 1.8 x 1″ / 45.2 x 25.5 mm
• Weight: 4.8 oz / 135 g