The Laowa LW-FX 15mm f/4 lens is a marvel of technology at a very affordable price. The videos at Laowalenses.ca are inspirational: beautiful demonstrations of the lens’ ability to master near and far in depth of field and present a stunningly wide point of view. However, all seem to use a […]
While Sony’s catalog of lenses for their full frame mirrorless E-mount has continued to grow, there are still some missing pieces in the inventory. One of those are decent options for shooting architecture and interiors. The absolute best lenses for this kind of work are Tilt/Shift lenses that allow one […]
Never let it be said that Chinese lens maker Venus Optics is afraid to take a risk with its Laowa lenses. From the very beginning of their existence, they have pushed the boundaries with what is possible in lens design, making lenses that no one else dares to make. They […]
Laowa has announced 10 lenses at the Photokina show to add to their unique product line-up. New for Sony FE mount cameras, Laowa’s 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom is currently the widest zoom lens available for Sony full frame E-mount cameras. Designed primarily for travel photography, Laowa has managed to compress the […]
I recently had the opportunity to test a pre-production version of the new Laowa 9mm F/2.8 Zero-D lens in a native Fuji mount (my main camera is a Fuji XT-1). Luckily I was about to head off on a family vacation to Florida where I knew I would have lots […]
It’s not an easy job to carve out a slice of the competitive camera lens market, but in recent years we have seen a few companies do just that. One of those is Venus Optics, a Chinese lens maker, who first entered the market with innovative macro budget lenses – […]
Introduction I came to the conclusion that this lens is a “Game Changer” after shooting with this lens for just a few minutes and anyone who tries it out will agree. The phrase “Zero-D” that is used in all conversations regarding this lens. If I am not mistaken, this is […]
As a Landscape Astrophotographer, I have a special affinity for photographing the heart of the Milky Way. Unfortunately, it is only visible for me during the warmer months. With that being said, that doesn’t mean that I pack all my gear away when the temperatures reach single digits or even […]
