Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens - Sony E

Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom Lens

The Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom Lens creates circular and rectangular fisheye perspectives with one compact manual-focus lens. Available for Canon RF, L-Mount, Nikon Z, Sony E, FUJIFILM G, and Hasselblad X cameras, it provides a 175- to 180-degree angle of view and maintains its bright f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.

On full-frame cameras, the 8mm setting produces a dramatic circular fisheye image, while 15mm expands coverage into a full-frame rectangular fisheye composition. This flexible range supports immersive panoramas, astrophotography, action sports, landscapes, architecture, creative portraits, and close-up images with exaggerated foreground perspective. A 6.3-inch minimum focusing distance helps place subjects prominently against expansive surroundings.

The FUJIFILM G and Hasselblad X variants adapt the same lens design for medium-format mounts, but the image circle does not completely cover their larger sensors. These versions create a circular fisheye effect at 8mm and a vignetted rectangular result at 15mm, while also supporting alternative crops such as an XPan-style panoramic format. All mount options use manual focus and lack electronic aperture control or optical stabilization.

Key Features

• Selectable Lens Mount: Choose Canon RF, L-Mount, Nikon Z, Sony E, FUJIFILM G, or Hasselblad X compatibility.
• Dual Fisheye Perspectives: Changes from a circular fisheye view at 8mm to a rectangular fisheye effect at 15mm.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Maintains the same maximum aperture across the complete zoom range.
• Ultra-Wide Coverage: Provides a 175- to 180-degree angle of view for immersive and highly stylized compositions.
• Close-Focus Performance: Focuses at distances down to 6.3 inches for exaggerated foreground detail.
• Manual Operation: Mechanical focus and aperture controls support deliberate, repeatable adjustments.
• Compact Optical Construction: Uses 13 elements in nine groups within a portable fisheye zoom design.
• Nine-Blade Diaphragm: Supports controlled depth of field and smooth out-of-focus rendering.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Venus Optics
• Product Line: Laowa
• Product Type: Manual-focus fisheye zoom lens
• Lens Mount Options: Canon RF, L-Mount, Nikon Z, Sony E, FUJIFILM G, and Hasselblad X
• Full-Frame Mount Options: Canon RF, L-Mount, Nikon Z, and Sony E
• Medium-Format Mount Options: FUJIFILM G and Hasselblad X
• Focal Length: 8-15mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Angle of View: 175 to 180 degrees
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 6.3 inches
• Maximum Magnification: 0.23x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.3
• Optical Design: 13 elements in nine groups
• Aperture Blades: Nine
• Focus Type: Manual focus
• Image Stabilization: No
• Leaf Shutter: No
• Electronic Lens Functions: No
• Sony E Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter x 3.7 inches long
• Sony E Weight: 1.4 lb
• FUJIFILM G Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter x 4 inches long
• FUJIFILM G Weight: 1.4 lb

What's In the Box

• Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom Lens in selected mount
• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap