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Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 34mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- One Super ED Element
A comfortable wide-angle prime for Micro Four Thirds, the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is characterized by its especially sleek and lightweight design, making it ideal for use as a walkaround and travel lens. Despite its compactness, it sports a bright f/1.8 design for working in difficult lighting and the 34mm-equivalent wide-angle field of view suits working with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits. One Super ED element is featured in the optical design and helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for high clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, a Frog Eye Coating has also been applied to the front element to guard against water and dust, and the lens's manual focus design permits working with subjects as close 5.9" away.
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Is the aperture de-clicked?
Is the aperture de-clicked?
No, it's not.
Date published: 2024-03-19
Will this lens work with OM-D E-m10 Mark4?
Will this lens work with OM-D E-m10 Mark4?
The Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds is compatible with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless Camera. However, this manual lens does not support autofocus or any lens-to-camera communication.
Date published: 2023-03-15
Does the built in hood mean that no filters can ...
Does the built in hood mean that no filters can be put on these, I assume?
The lens hood is removable.
Date published: 2022-03-19
Is the lens outomatic or manual?
Is the lens outomatic or manual?
The Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds is a manual lens.
Date published: 2022-11-06
Will this lens work with the OM-D E-M5 Mark 1?
Will this lens work with the OM-D E-M5 Mark 1?
Yes, it is compatible with the EM5 mk1.
Date published: 2021-03-24
Does this lens support pixel peeking on my ...
Does this lens support pixel peeking on my Olympus OM D EM MII camera to help approach accurate manual focus?
I didn't ask whether is supports magnified view. My eyes don't focus accurately, so even if magnified, I still would have trouble knowing if the focus I choose is or isn't accurate. Does the lens support pixel peeking or not? (If not I will send it back)
Date published: 2023-01-10
Does the focus ring has hard stops?
Does the focus ring has hard stops?
Yes, the focus ring on the Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds has a hard stop at infinity and at the minimum focus distance.
Date published: 2024-04-15
Is this rectilinear zero-D? Like the 7.5mm MFT, ...
Is this rectilinear zero-D? Like the 7.5mm MFT, thanks.
According to the manufacturer, the lens is not Zero-D but its very minimal.
Date published: 2020-02-07