Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 Wide Angle Lens for MFT Mount

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Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds
Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds
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2022-10-19T14:04:48

Rated 4 out of 5

Venus Laowa 17mm lens

Overall, this is a very good lens and is a good value. I use this on a Lumix GX9 and the image quality is excellent. The focus ring is well damped and easy to use. The aperture ring , though, is a little loose and non linear. Its position at the front of the lens makes it easy to move when focusing. In general, I am happy with the lens. On an MFT sensor it gives a field of view equivalent to 35mm on a full frame sensor. It makes for a good general purpose "walking around" lens.

Thomas S.

2021-03-24T10:27:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have for creative hobbyists and family photos

This lens is a really simple way to get creative with your micro 4/3 camera. Using this with an Olympus OM-D, instantly happy with the brightness and unique perspective compared to my other straight prime lenses. I have not taken it off the camera yet. The build is very solid, and importantly unlike other value lenses, this one has a very distinct click for aperture settings. Focus is what you would expect for a manual, tight but it's brand new and should break in as I use it more. Recommended.

Jesse M.

2020-06-19T06:08:26

Rated 4 out of 5

Very good value

Lens performs as described. Very good build quality. For the hands on photographer this is a great lens. Because of manual focus grab shots are delayed. Very good value for me.

PAUL G.

2020-02-20T03:00:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp as a tack

Quality build, sharp image...works as advertised

Clifford C.

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Venus 17mm f/1.8 Specifications

  • Focal Length

    17mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Angle of View

    65 Degree

  • Lens Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Format Compatibility

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Optical Design

    9 Elements in 7 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    5.90" (15cm)

  • Maximum Magnification

    1.5x (0.2x)

  • Focus Type

    Manual Focus

  • Filter Size

    46mm

  • Dimensions (Diameter x L)

    2.16 x 2" (55 x 51mm)

  • Weight

    6.06 oz (172g)

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About Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 Wide Angle Lens for MFT Mount

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Sharp as a tack

By Clifford C.

Quality build, sharp image...works as advertised

Must have for creative hobbyists and family photos

By Jesse M.

This lens is a really simple way to get creative with your micro 4/3 camera. Using this with an Olympus OM-D, instantly happy with the brightness and unique perspective compared to my other straight prime lenses. I have not taken it off the camera yet. The build is very solid, and importantly unlike other value lenses, this one has a very distinct click for aperture settings. Focus is what you would expect for a manual, tight but it's brand new and should break in as I use it more. Recommended.

Your BEST everyday prime lens.

Your BEST everyday prime lens.

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.

Your BEST everyday prime lens.
pair with the large f/1.8 aperture can easily handle different lighting conditions.

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.

pleasing straight out from the camera.

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.

t is an Ideal lens for portraits, landscapes, travel and all-purpose imaging.
t is an Ideal lens for portraits, landscapes, travel and all-purpose imaging.

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.

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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