Venus Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds

SKU: VE428MFT MFR: VE428MFT
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Key Features

  • Capture unique perspectives with this Laowa 4mm fisheye lens, boasting a-wide 210° angle of view.
  • Get creative with the f/2.8 aperture on this fisheye lens, perfect for low-light & depth of field.
  • Explore macro photography with a 3.15" minimum focus distance on this Laowa 4mm MFT lens.
  • Achieve unique, circular images with this ultra-compact, lightweight 4mm fisheye lens.
  • Manual focus control allows precise adjustments for stunning results with this fisheye lens.
  • Designed for Micro Four Thirds, this 4mm Laowa lens opens new creative possibilities for you.
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JO ANNA E : Will I be able to use the lens with the MFT mount on my Olympus OM-1 film camera?KEITH T : No. You can use an Olympus OM lens on an MFT camera with an adapter, but you can't use an MFT lens on an OM camera. The reason is that the distance from the lens to the film/sensor plane--where the image appears in focus is longer on the film camera than on the digital camera. That's why you can use a film lens on a mirrorless digital camera with an adapter, but not the other way around.
Matthew B : What is the size of the image circle?Bernard J : About 11-12 mm at infinity focus
Matthew B : What is the image circle?Bernard J : The lens circle at 90+ deg from center (the 180 deg field of view) makes a circle about 12 mm in diameter.BEN P : I wasn't sure how to answer your question at first. I've always taken it for granted that images from a fisheye lens come in a circle. A little research tells me that all pictures made on a DSLR are confined in a circle, it's just that normal lenses fill the sensor with the image so that one never sees that circle. What is different about a fisheye (without supplying a bunch of footnotes) is that a standard fisheye lens has a 'field of view' of 120 -160 degrees while a 50mm lens' field of view is 80 degrees (on a DSLR). The Laowa 4mm has a field of view is '210' degrees evidently. It is bizarre to shoot with sometimes, but its great fun and takes great effort to keep yourself out of the shot even though you are behind the camera. So, my laymans' answer to your question is: The image has to stop somewhere. If camera sensors were overly large all our pictures would have an image circle. So, maybe think of this lens as a really nice hi-res peephole.JAMES W : This is a fisheye lens. It has an angle of view of 120° The image is circular and fills the frame top to bottom will leaving black space on the sides.

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2022-06-02T10:37:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Sweet lens, full sky and quick enough for astro

Nice look, works well edge to edge; all 210 degrees

William B.

2022-05-10T18:37:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice addition to the camera bag

Fun lens and very high quality for a ridiculously low price. Very enjoyable to play with -- after all, photography should be fun, too. Manual operation is a piece of cake on the Fujifilm X-T4 and with a DoF this large pretty much everything is in focus anyway. Highly recommended as a way to push one's personal envelope a bit and to see in a different way.

STEPHEN Z.

2022-03-03T04:00:08

Rated 3 out of 5

Not bad for the price, but could be better

almost impossible to use without getting your feet and fingers in the photo. Auto focus would have been nice as well

STEPHEN L.

2020-12-21T12:49:25

Rated 1 out of 5

Lens doesn't fit my camera

It doesn't fit a canon t5i. The diameter is too small.

STEPHANIE V.

2020-09-04T08:12:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Laowa 4mm fisheye

Fun lens to have. Great perspective.

Roland F.

2020-02-05T09:26:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens for the price.

We are interested in the lens because we want to0 use it, and to fly it on a balloon.The lens seems to have tested to be an excellent candidate in this. This lens seems of excellent quality with adequate focus over from the center to edge of the lens. However, if one were available we would like one of the same configuration and image size, but with an F1.4 focal ratio. If we had that we would certainly pay 4 times as much, commensurate with the 4 times increase in light throughput even if this compromised the focus somewhat.

Bernard J.

2019-09-13T09:48:27

Rated 4 out of 5

Fisheye fun

looks to be well built. Lots of fun to use. It takes some work to learn to use any fisheye well. Very inexpensive. Great to have for occasional use or for a special project.

MICHAEL L.

2019-09-04T13:36:17

Rated 4 out of 5

Laowa 4mm

For the money, this is a great addition to MFT. There is a little bit of clipping at the top and bottom of the image. I get around that by doing a slight circular crop in Affinity Photo. Decent image quality but you also have to be very careful to keep fingers, arms, legs etc out of the frame! It will also show a grip if you have one, including the EM1 MKii grip. This is again taken care of by just a slight crop.

BRUCE H.

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Venus Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Specifications

  • Focal Length

    4mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 8mm)

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/16

  • Lens Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Format Compatibility

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Angle of View

    210 Degree

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.11111x

  • Macro Reproduction Ratio

    1:9

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    3.15" (8cm)

  • Optical Design

    7 Elements in 6 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7

  • Focus Type

    Manual Focus

  • Dimensions (Diameter x L)

    1.78 x 1" (45.2 x 25.5mm)

  • Weight

    4.76 oz (135g)

  • UPC Code

    6940486700657

21 Accessories for Venus Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds

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Designed For Use With:

  • Olympus E-M5
  • Olympus E-M5 Mark II
  • Panasonic G9
  • Panasonic GH6
  • Olympus E-M1 Mark II
  • Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark II
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark III
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark IV
  • Olympus E-M1X
  • Olympus E-M5 Mark III
  • Olympus E-PL10
  • Olympus Pen F
  • Panasonic G100
  • Panasonic G100D
  • Panasonic G7
  • Panasonic G85
  • Panasonic G95
  • Panasonic GH4
  • Panasonic GH5
  • Panasonic GH5 II
  • Panasonic GH5s
  • Panasonic GM5
  • Panasonic GX85
  • Panasonic GX9
  • Panasonic Lumix GH7
  • Olympus E-M1
  • Olympus E-M10
  • Olympus E-P1
  • Olympus E-P2
  • Olympus E-P3
  • Olympus E-P5
  • Olympus E-PL1
  • Olympus E-PL2
  • Olympus E-PL3
  • Olympus E-PL5
  • Olympus E-PL6
  • Olympus E-PL7
  • Olympus E-PL8
  • Olympus E-PL9
  • Olympus E-PM2
  • Panasonic DMC-GF3
  • Panasonic G1
  • Panasonic G10
  • Panasonic G2
  • Panasonic G3
  • Panasonic G6
  • Panasonic GF1
  • Panasonic GF2
  • Panasonic GF3
  • Panasonic GF5
  • Panasonic GF6
  • Panasonic GF7
  • Panasonic GH1
  • Panasonic GH3
  • Panasonic GM1
  • Panasonic GX1
  • Panasonic GX7
  • Panasonic GX8
  • Panasonic GX850

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About Venus Laowa 4mm f/2.8

FEATURED REVIEWS

Laowa 4mm fisheye

By Roland F.

Fun lens to have. Great perspective.

Excellent lens for the price.

By Bernard J.

We are interested in the lens because we want to0 use it, and to fly it on a balloon.The lens seems to have tested to be an excellent candidate in this. This lens seems of excellent quality with adequate focus over from the center to edge of the lens. However, if one were available we would like one of the same configuration and image size, but with an F1.4 focal ratio. If we had that we would certainly pay 4 times as much, commensurate with the 4 times increase in light throughput even if th...

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Are you a photographer seeking to capture unique, expansive shots with a fresh perspective The Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras is your answer. This innovative lens offers a remarkable 210-degree field of view, allowing you to create circular fisheye perspectives that are truly one-of-a-kind.

With this high-quality lens, you can effortlessly create a 360-degree full panorama image with just 2-3 shots, making it an ideal tool for landscape, architecture, and interior photography. Weighing in at a mere 4.8 oz (135 g), this lens is as portable as it is versatile, enabling you to capture creative shots anytime, anywhere.

The Laowa 4mm f/2.8 lens can also be mounted on DJI Inspire X5 cameras, opening up a world of unique aerial photography possibilities. Imagine capturing the breathtaking view from a mountain hill or the expansive blue sky above you, all without the need for a selfie stick. This lens lets you capture more than what your eyes can see, making it perfect for experimental photography and virtual tours.

Despite its compact size, this lens boasts a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, allowing for avant-garde shots even under low-light conditions. It's perfect for adding a twist to traditional astrophotography or capturing the starry night in a new light.

The lens also features a close focus distance of just 3.1" (8cm), enabling you to get really close to your subject and emphasize the details. The exaggerated angle of view provides a fun way to capture amusing big-headed animals or your friends in a new light.

With a huge depth of field, you can stop down the aperture to f/5.6 (or above) and focus on your compositions without worrying about focusing. The lens also delivers outstanding sharpness, not just at the center, but also at the edge, making it ideal for de-fishing the image or cropping out the center part for an ultra-wide angle shot.

Whether you're looking to create a full 360-degree panorama, a spherical panorama, or even a tiny planet, the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds is your go-to lens. Its unique features and capabilities make it a must-have addition to your photography gear.

Venus Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Features

  • 210 Degree Circular Fisheye
  • Creative Circular Fisheye Effect
  • Perfect for 360 Degree Panorama and VR Photography
  • Unique Aerial Videography
  • 135g Super Lightweight
  • f/2.8 Large Aperture
  • 8cm Close-Focusing Capability
  • Huge Depth of Field
  • Outstanding Sharpness

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Capture unique perspectives with this Laowa 4mm fisheye lens, boasting a-wide 210° angle of view.
  • Get creative with the f/2.8 aperture on this fisheye lens, perfect for low-light & depth of field.
  • Explore macro photography with a 3.15" minimum focus distance on this Laowa 4mm MFT lens.
  • Achieve unique, circular images with this ultra-compact, lightweight 4mm fisheye lens.
  • Manual focus control allows precise adjustments for stunning results with this fisheye lens.
  • Designed for Micro Four Thirds, this 4mm Laowa lens opens new creative possibilities for you.

What's in the box:

  • Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens
  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • Venus 3 Year Limited Warranty