Laowa 8-15 mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine
The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 full frame fisheye zoom lens is a groundbreaking cinematic tool. It offers an ultra-wide 8-15mm focal range with a constant T2.9 aperture for very good low-light performance and consistent exposure. Its robust build, precise manual control and very good optical quality make it an essential lens for cinematographers.
With its full field coverage, the Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine lens is also compatible with high-resolution cinema cameras. At the same time, it offers a double fisheye effect: at a focal length of 8 mm, it creates a circular fisheye image with a 180 degree angle of view. This immersive look is ideal for VR content, 360-degree panoramas or surreal narrative sequences. At 15 mm, the lens delivers rectangular fisheye images in full format. Its wide, curved perspective with strong distortion is ideal for dynamic interior shots, music videos or action scenes.
Thanks to the constant T2.9 aperture, this fisheye lens ensures vivid, detailed images even in very low light, e.g. for night shots, indoor shots or astrophotography. The shallow depth of field allows filmmakers to isolate subjects from the fisheye distortion of the lens, creating striking images for music videos, narrative films or stylized vlogs.
The close focusing distance of just 16 cm makes it possible to capture subjects at close range with an impressive cinematic effect. This amplifies the fisheye distortion of the lens, creating an exaggerated point of view (POV). The result is a dramatic bugeye effect, ideal for intense close-ups in action films, horror sequences or experimental music videos.
Weighing only approx. 590g (1.3 lbs), the Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye is one of the lightest full-frame cine zoom lenses and is perfect for mobile shooting systems such as gimbals, drones and handheld rigs. Its compact form factor enhances portability for running and gunning shoots, travel documentaries or action-packed music videos - ideal for dynamic productions on the move.
Features:
- Huge focal length range of 8-15 mm and constant T2.9 aperture
- Circular fisheye images at 8 mm
- Rectangular full-frame fisheye images at 15 mm
- Perfect for shooting in very low light
- Close focusing distance of just 16 cm amplifies the fisheye distortion, creating an exaggerated POV
- Very shallow depth of field at T2.9 aperture
Tech Specs:
- Format Compatibility: FF
- Aperture: T2.9-22
- Angle of view: 180 degrees
- Lens Structure: 13 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture Blades: 9
- Focus Throw: 70 degrees
- Zoom Throw: 75 degrees
- Aperture Throw: 42 degrees
- Focus Scale: Dual Scale
- Min. Focusing Distance: 16 cm
- Max. Magnification: 0.23x
- Manual Focus
- Follow Focus Pitch: 0.8 MOD
- Dimensions: 62.5mm*84.8mm
- Weight; approx. 590g/ 1.3 lbs (not including the front and rear cap)
- Mount: PL (E, RF, Z, L, X bayonets available, NO EF bayonet)
What’s in the box:
- 1x Laowa 8-15 mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine - Arri PL-Mount
