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Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm F/3.5-5 CF Lens
For Sony E Mount
Zoom Lens
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.86
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.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
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 Aperture | F/3.5 - 5 | Min Aperture | F/16 |
| Min Focus | 20cm | Magnification | 0.125X |
| Filter Size | 86mm | Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Size (D x L) | 85 x 89mm | Weight | 463g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | Manual Focus only |
| Zoom Mechanism | External | Focus Mechanism | External |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | N / A |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2023-10-10 |
| 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
Zoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.86Manual 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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