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Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm T2.1 Cine Lens (MFT, Feet)

BH #VE7521MFTC • MFR #VE7521MFTC
Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm T2.1 Cine Lens (MFT, Feet)
Key Features
  • MFT Mount Lens, T2.1 to T22 Aperture
  • 110° Angle of View
  • For MFT-Sized Sensors
  • 4.7" Close Focus, 0.8 MOD Cine Gears
This MFT mount Laowa 7.5mm T2.1 Cine Lens from Venus Optics is marked in feet and provides a wide 110° angle of view well suited for outdoor and landscape shots and in tight interior locations, and it is optimized for digital cinematography. It is so lightweight and compact that it can be used not only with handheld shooting, but is also light enough for use on gimbals. The lens produces an image circle that will cover MFT-sized sensors.
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Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm T/2.1 (ft) Overview

This MFT mount Laowa 7.5mm T2.1 Cine Lens from Venus Optics is marked in feet and provides a wide 110° angle of view well suited for outdoor and landscape shots and in tight interior locations, and it is optimized for digital cinematography. It is so lightweight and compact that it can be used not only with handheld shooting, but is also light enough for use on gimbals. The lens produces an image circle that will cover MFT-sized sensors.

The 7.5mm cine lens features a maximum aperture of T2.1 with 13 elements in 9 groups. Its 75-blade aperture provides a soft, pleasing bokeh, a shallow depth of field with little to no distortion, and a 4.7" close focus distance. The focus and aperture rings feature industry-standard 0.8 MOD gearing that will accommodate standard cine follow focus motors. The 52mm front diameter has a 49mm filter thread. Focus and aperture markings are on the side of the lens to aid focus pullers. Front and rear lens caps and a hard-shell Pelican case with custom foam are included to protect and transport the lens.

Ultra wide-angle 7.5mm T2.1 prime designed for MFT mount cine cameras
Designed with 13 elements in 9 groups, low distortion, and 5-blade iris
52mm front diameter with 49mm filter threads
4.7" close focus and standard 0.8 MOD focus ring
Pelican case with custom foam is included

Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm T/2.1 (ft)Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
7.5mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.1
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Lens Format Coverage
MFT
Filter Thread
49 mm
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Maximum Aperture
T2.1
Minimum Aperture
T22
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Interchangeable Mount
No
Lens Format Coverage
MFT
Image Circle
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Angle of View
MFT
Horizontal: 110°
Focus Scales
Imperial
Optical Design
13 Elements in 9 Groups
Filter Thread
49 mm
Minimum Focus Distance
From Unspecified Point in Lens: 4.7" / 12 cm
Diaphragm Blades
5
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
Electronic Communication
No
Diameter
Front: 2" / 52 mm
Length
1.81" / 46 mm
Weight
0.37 lb / 170 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.265 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.9 x 7.4 x 4.4"

Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm T/2.1 (ft) Reviews

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what are the metal rings it comes with?

what are the metal rings it comes with?
Asked by: Jacob
Laowa is describing the focus and aperture rings that are built onto the lens.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2022-07-30

Any chance this will cover a Super35 sensor? For ...

Any chance this will cover a Super35 sensor? For example the Z Cam E2 S6?
Asked by: Jackson
nope
Answered by: Lee
Date published: 2022-01-30

Is it really true that these ultra wide Laowa ...

Is it really true that these ultra wide Laowa lens have poor quality glass and suffer with soft corners and purple fringing badly?
Asked by: Lee
These do because they are CCTV lenses rehoused to work with gears and knobs.
Answered by: Lee
Date published: 2022-02-01

Will this work with a Panasonic GH5?

Will this work with a Panasonic GH5?
Asked by: Timothy
not great
Answered by: Lee
Date published: 2022-02-01

How does this compare to the Laowa 7.5 F/2 MFT ...

How does this compare to the Laowa 7.5 F/2 MFT which is cheaper and has a metal construction?
Asked by: Jasper
They're both metal. This one is the cine version, they should look the same optically, but this one has geared focus/zoom rings and focusing may feel more dampened. t stops and f stops are effectively the same.
Answered by: niconn
Date published: 2022-09-12

Does this also have the blurry corner issues?

Does this also have the blurry corner issues?
Asked by: Lee
Yes, pretty bad.
Answered by: Lee
Date published: 2022-02-03
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