Laowa wide-angle lenses now available in DL and XCD mount

The ultra-wide 11mm f/4.5 FF RL and 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D full-frame lenses are super compact and lightweight, yet deliver sharp image quality and well-controlled distortion performance, making them ideal options for exceptionally wide-angle lenses. drone footage.

The 11mm f/4.5 weighs only 206 grams with a filter thread of Ø62 mm and the 14 mm weighs 186 grams with a filter thread of Ø52 mm. The lenses reduce the load capacity of the setup, thus improving overall stability with advanced user experience. They are the ultimate professional full-frame prime lenses for FPV and drone pilots.

Ultra-wide viewing angle

Both 11mm and 14mm lenses offer an incredibly wide perspective, dynamic landscapes and enormous skyscrapers can be seen and captured with ease. With a 126° angle of view, this new 11mm f/4.5 is the world’s widest rectilinear full-frame lens for DL ​​users. The lens opens up a new dimension for creative drone shots of landscapes and cityscapes.

Built-in filter thread

Both lenses have a filter thread to provide drone pilots with user benefits. They can conveniently screw in the ND filters in different lighting conditions without additional filter holders, which also reduces the drone’s payloads.

Specifications

*DL mount does not come with a lens hood.

Other lenses with additional XCD mounts

Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift (Hasselblad XCD)

The award-winning 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift is the world’s widest shift lens for full-frame and medium format cameras. With a 110° field of view and virtually no distortion, the lens is perfect for architectural and interior photography. The XCD mount has 14 aperture blades, resulting in a 14-blade aperture and smooth bokeh.

Confirmations available: Hasselblad XCD (NEW), Canon EF & RF, Nikon F & Z, Sony E, Pentax K, L mount, Fujifilm G

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift (Hasselblad XCD)

In addition to its fascinating ultra-wide angle of view and virtually no optical distortion (Zero-D), the lens also comes with a rotating lens hood with Ø82mm filter thread to prevent flare, which is crucial in architectural photography when there are often bright light sources and reflections on the windows. Delivering superior image quality from corner to corner, the 20mm f/4 is the working lens of choice for real estate, interior and architectural photographers.

Confirmations available: Hasselblad XCD (NEW), Canon EF & RF, Nikon F & Z, Sony E, Pentax K, L mount, Fujifilm G

Laowa 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D (Hasselblad XCD)

The Laowa 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D is one of the smallest lenses in its class for medium format sensors. Despite its compact and lightweight size, this lens is very powerful with an incredible 110° angle of view with virtually no distortion. The fast aperture of f/2.8 and the minimum focusing distance of 18 mm ensure a pleasant separation of the subject and the blurred background. From landscape to astrophotography, the lens is the ideal companion to travel with and capture every moment of your adventure.

Confirmations available: Hasselblad XCD (NEW), Fujifilm G

Prices and availability

The new DL and XCD mount lenses are available for purchase through the official Venus Optics website and authorized resellers.

The price for the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL in DJI DL mount is $549 USD and the Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL in DJI DL mount is $449 USD. Prices vary in different countries.

The price for the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift is $1,199 USD, Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is $1,099 USD and the Laowa 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D is $999 USD. Prices vary in different countries.