Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here): US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information: Product name LAOWA 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Format Compatibility FF Focal Length 8-15mm Aperture F2.8-22 Angle of view 175°-180° Lens Structure 13 elements in 9 groups Aperture Blades 9 Focus Throw 70° Zoom Throw 75° Aperture Throw 42° Focus Scale Dual Scale Min. Focusing Distance 16cm Max. Magnification 0.23x Focus mode Manual Focus Dimensions 94.5mm*Ø76.4mm (measured in RF mount) Weight ~650g（not including the front and rear cap） Mounts E , Z , L , RF Price USD699 The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens is remarkably compact. This portable design makes it one of the smallest and lightest full-frame fisheye zoom lenses with a constant f/2.8 aperture, ideal for travel, adventure, and handheld shooting. Perfect for landscape photographers, vloggers, and drone-based creators, this lens delivers bold fisheye visuals without the bulk, enhancing mobility and convenience for on-the-go content creation. Dual Fisheye Effect The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens delivers a versatile dual fisheye effect, seamlessly transitioning between two distinct visual styles on full-frame cameras. At the 8mm end, the lens produces a circular fisheye effect, capturing a 180° field of view. At the 15mm end, it transitions to a full-frame rectangular fisheye effect, filling the entire sensor with the characteristic fisheye distortion. The zoom capability allows creators to switch between these effects without changing lenses, enhancing flexibility...
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