Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm F/3.5-5 CF Lens
For Sony E Mount

Zoom LensZoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.86Manual Focus Only lens.Manual Focus Only lens.

Lens Description

The Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm F/3.5-5 CF is an ultra-wide to wide zoom designed for cameras with a APS-C (1.5X) sensor. This variable-aperture zoom covers a 8 to 16mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 12-24mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.

This 2X zoom lens focuses down to 20cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.125X magnification. The lens is not capable of autofocus and so the focus-distance must always be manually adjusted via the focus-ring.

The lens weighs 463g.

This version of the lens has a Sony E mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Sony E mount cameras with APS-C (1.5X) sensors. Venus Optics also makes this lens for Canon EF, Canon RF, Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.

Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm F/3.5-5 CF

Focal-Range

7.5mm600mm
8-16mm
FOCAL-RANGE OF Sony E MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.5X) COVERAGE

Angle-Of-View

135°
82-120°
ANGLE OF VIEW OF Sony E MOUNT RECTILINEAR LENSES WITH APS-C (1.5X)+ COVERAGE

Maximum Aperture

0.9514
3.5-5
MAXIMUM APERTURE OF Sony E MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.5X) COVERAGE

Viewing Angle Range

Venus Optics 8-16mm F/3.5-5

Maximum Aperture

Compared to other Sony E APS-C (1.5X) lenses.
82-120°
Max F/3.5-5

Magnification

0.05X5X
0.125X
MAGNIFICATION OF Sony E MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.5X) COVERAGE

Weight

69g3040g
463g
WEIGHT OF Sony E MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.5X) COVERAGE

Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm F/3.5-5 CF Specifications

Brand Venus Optics Model Laowa 8-16mm F/3.5-5 CF
Mount Max FLM 1.5X
Focal Range 8 - 16mm View Angle 120 - 82°
Max ApertureF/3.5 - 5Min ApertureF/16
Min Focus20cmMagnification0.125X
Filter Size86mm Aperture Blades5
Size (D x L)85 x 89mm Weight463g
TiltN / A ShiftN / A
Stabilization ProtectionNone
Zoom Drive Mechanic Focus Drive Manual Focus only
Zoom Mechanism External Focus Mechanism External
Hood Bayonet Focus Motor N / A
Perspective RectilinearIntroduced2023-10-10
Features

Declickable Aperture-Ring

Limitations

Completely Manual Lens: Aperture and Focus must be set on lens.

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Venus Optics 8-16mm F/3.5-5 Facts

Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm F/3.5-5 CF
Zoom LensZoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.86Manual Focus Only lens.Manual Focus Only lens.
8-16mm Focal-Range F/3.5-5 Max Aperture
86mm Filter Thread Manual Focus only
Sony E Mount APS-C (1.5X) Coverage
463g Lens Weight 85 x 89mm (D x L)
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