The new Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens from Venus Optics is now officially released. The price of the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens is $149 and pre-orders are now open.
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 lens houses 9 elements in 7 groups and have a 5-blade aperture for the best sunstar rendering. The lens is also super compact and lightweight. It weighs only 160g and is 50mm long. A 46cm filter thread and a 15cm minimal focus distance make it a perfect lens for videography.
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is perfect for street, travel and everyday photography. It is a great tool that should be in every photographers’ kit bag. The wide angle of view(65°) pair with the large f/1.8 aperture can easily handle different lighting conditions. The lens houses nine elements in seven groups and has a seven-blade diaphragm to give a traditional Sunstar rendering in out-of-focus highlights. It has a minimum focus distance of 15cm and a 46mm filter thread.
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens key features
| Name | Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17mm |
| Max. Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Angle of View | 65° |
| Format Compatibility | M4/3 |
| Lens Structure | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 15 cm |
| Max. Magnification | 1 : 5(0.2X) |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus |
| Filter Thread | 46mm |
| Dimensions | 55 x 51 mm |
| Weight | 172g |
| Mounts | MFT |
