Laowa has launched several unique optics into the market over the past several years that have been welcomed by photographers around the world. Having launched many successful products, they have become even more driven to develop more unique lenses. Laowa hopes to share this passion and drive even further by announcing four new Laowa MFT Cine lenses and bundle packages that complement filmmakers with MFT cameras, such as the Panasonic Lumix GH6 Camera. These include a 6mm, 10mm, 17mm, and 50mm lenses.
If you don’t already know about the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system, its greatest appeal is its ability to offer high image quality, compactness, and lightness in a camera that can be used anywhere and anytime. A wide range of lenses from different manufacturers makes the open standard flexible, operable, and usable. As a compact system, it’s also perfect for full-scale video shooting. Let’s go over everything we know about the new Laowa MFT Cine lens lineup so far.
Laowa MFT Cine Lenses Packages:
- 6mm T2.1 Zero-D, 58mm Front Filter Size
- 10mm T2.1 Zero-D
- 17mm T1.9, 49mm Front Filter Size
- 50mm T2.9 Macro APO
- Color: Black
- MFT Cine Prime 3-Lens Bundle, [Wide + Macro] 10mm, 17mm, 50mm
- MFT Cine Prime 3-Lens Bundle [Wide] 7.5mm, 10mm, 17mm
Filmmakers who use the Micro Four Thirds system can achieve a shallow depth of field that is cinematic and feels less like video, while still using a versatile and easy-to-use system.
Laowa 6mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine Lens
Featuring the widest rectilinear MFT lens with Zero-D technology available, the Laowa 6mm T2.1 Cine Lens is a breakthrough new optic design. A 121.9° ultra-wide angle of view for MFT users provides a broad shooting range. Under low-light conditions, the T2.1 aperture allows for the capture of sharp and impressive images. Furthermore, it boasts a close focusing distance of 9cm / 3.54 inches (from subject to the sensor). It’s very light and compact, weighing just 180g/6.35oz, which means it’s ideal for use with drones.
Laowa 10mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine Lens
The Laowa 10mm T2.1 Zero-D Cine Lens offers ultra-wide-angle coverage up to 96° on an MFT system. The tiny size and lightweight are perfect for both MFT cameras and gimbals. With the new Cine version, 0.8 mm mod gears are standard on both the aperture and focus rings. Corner-to-corner sharpness is exceptional, with almost no distortion.
Laowa 17mm T1.9 MFT Cine Lens
A 17mm Laowa T1.9 MFT Cine Lens provides the equivalent of a 34mm field of view on a full-frame sensor. Working with close-up subjects in detail is facilitated by this lens’ 5.9 in. (15 cm.) minimum focusing distance. Both apertures and focus rings on the new Cine version feature 0.8 mod gears.
Laowa 50mm T2.9 Macro APO MFT Cine Lens
Laowa’s 50mm T2.9 Macro APO MFT Cine Lens is one of the few macro photography and portrait Cine lenses optimized for MFT cameras. It is the only macro lens on the market that has a 2:1 maximum magnification and was designed specifically for MFT cameras. With the apochromatic (APO) design, chromatic aberration is eliminated. Compact and lightweight, at only 289g, this is an ideal choice for macro and portrait style images.
Bundle Packages
Wide + Macro Bundle
The Wide + Macro Bundle includes three MFT Cine Primes: the 10, 17, and 50mm lenses. Use your lens of choice to shoot everything from wide shots, to portrait and macro. Each of these Cine lenses from Laowa features sharp optics and similar physical characteristics, allowing for fast lens changes.
Wide Bundle
If you don’t really need the option to shoot macro, then the Wide Bundle might serve you better. This bundle comes with 7.5, 10, and 17mm MFT Cine prime lenses, which covers the entire 7.5mm to 17mm focal length range. Each lens offers a fast T1.9 or T2.1 maximum aperture, making it well-suited for low-light filming conditions and capturing images.
Wrapping Up
The founders of Laowa (Venus Optics) are industry experts who are passionate about creating practical and affordable wide-angle and macro lenses. All of the new MFT T2.9, T2.1, and T1.9 Cine lenses have been optimized for filmmaking and video production. They’re designed with the finest mechanical details for filmmakers to use on MFT cameras such as the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Panasonic GH5 and GH6. The lenses can easily fit into most workflows and setups, including drones, gimbals, or sliders.
