Description
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is perfect for street, travel and everyday photography. Weighted 6oz (172g) only, this remarkably light, compact and agile lens serves as an exceptional complement to MFT cameras. 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.
This compact prime lens is very bright and gives a beautiful bokeh, thanks to the 7 built-in aperture blades. In addition, the 9 lens elements in 7 groups ensure optimal sharpness and excellent colour reproduction. This makes it ideal for landscape and architectural photography. Thanks to the minimum focusing distance of 15 centimetres, it can even be used in the macro area.
Features of the LAOWA 17mm F/1.8 for MFT:
Lightweight lens for MFT system cameras
Large aperture intensity with an aperture of F/1.8
Minimum focus distance of 15 centimeters
Creates a beautiful bokeh
Prevents as much ghosting or flare as possible
Also suitable for video
Has a manual focus
Contains a 46mm filter thread
Dimensions: 55 x 51 centimetres
Weight: 172 grams
Package contents
Venus Optics LAOWA 17mm F/1.8 for MFT
Lens cap
The 17mm gives the equivalent to a 34mm angle of view on a full-frame sensor. Optimized for M43 system, the resulting images deliver stunning details and contrast across the entire frame, even at a wide-open aperture. The vibrant color rendering results in high saturation, leaving the photograph impressively pleasing straight out from the camera.
© Richard Wong
© Richard Wong
© Richard Wong
© Udom Sathanurukkul
© Udom Sathanurukkul
© Udom Sathanurukkul
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An ultra-fast f/1.8 maximum aperture not only creates smooth bokeh with its rounded 7- blade diaphragm, but also offers great low-light performance. Despite the fast aperture, sharp, high-contrast images of distant subjects can be captured at any apertures. It is an Ideal lens for portraits, landscapes, travel and all-purpose imaging.
© Richard Wong
© Jimmy Chan
© Udom Sathanurukkul
© Udom Sathanurukkul
© Udom Sathanurukkul
Weighted 172g only, this remarkably light, compact and agile lens serves as an exceptional complement to MFT cameras. It is a great tool for still-life shots, street and travel photography.
© Richard Wong
© Jimmy Chan
© Richard Wong
© Richard Wong
This lens has a 5.9”(15cm) minimum focusing distance that greatly benefits working with close-up subjects in detail. Photographer can make use of the “Mini-macro” feature to capture macro shots with shallow depth of field, creating smooth out-of-focus blurring and good subject separation from the background.
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© Jimmy Chan
Attributed to the compact and light body, the 17mm f/1.8 lens is a portable and on-the- go option of videographers, both handheld and on gimbals. The high-performance optical design incorporate one Super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element that delivers high- definition images with minimum ghosting and flare, broadening your shooting potential in challenging situations.
