LAOWA announced the upcoming release of a new product, the LAOWA 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye, of Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology (AKA Venus Optics), on July 11, 2025.
This lens is a zoom fisheye lens that can be used freely to create two different expressions, circular fisheye and diagonal fisheye, with just one lens. It maintains the brightness of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range while providing the expressive power and operability that only an ultra-wide angle can provide. It is useful in a wide range of genres, from landscapes, cities, action, starry skies, and 360° panoramas.
Sample Images
Two types of fisheye effects in one
At 8mm, it creates a 180° circular fisheye effect. Meanwhile, at 15mm, it creates a diagonal fisheye effect that covers the entire screen of the full frame. Since you can freely switch between different visual expressions just by zooming, it offers high flexibility for both stills and videos without having to change lenses.
Achieves maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire zoom range
The lens achieves an aperture of F2.8 across the entire zoom range. It provides stable exposure and high image quality even in low-light environments such as night scenes, starry skies, and indoor photography. It also makes use of the shallow depth of field to highlight the subject and create beautiful background bokeh, making it ideal for portraits and action scenes.
Minimum focusing distance of 16cm allows for impressive close-up shots
With a minimum focusing distance of just 16cm, you can get closer to your subject for dynamic composition. The exaggerated perspective, like that of an insect’s eye, creates a unique and impactful visual effect.
Fully utilizes the high resolution of the full-frame sensor
The design is optimized for full-frame sensors, making the most of the different effects of the circular fisheye effect at 8mm and the diagonal fisheye effect at 15mm, while achieving high resolution all the way to the edges of the screen. It provides unparalleled expressive power for landscapes, 360° panoramas, astronomical photography, and more.
Compact, lightweight and highly portable
With a total length of 94.5mm and a weight of approximately 650g, the compact design makes it one of the smallest full-frame F2.8 fisheye zoom lenses in the world, making it highly portable and ideal for travel, outdoor activities, and drone photography.
Main shooting purposes
- Fashion Portrait
- Starry sky and astrophotography
- Landscape and city snaps
- Action Sports
- 360° Panorama
- General wide-angle photography
LAOWA 8-15mm F2.8 Main Specifications
| format | Full Frame |
| focal length | 8-15mm |
| Aperture | F2.8-F22 |
| Maximum viewing angle | 180° |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 9 groups |
| Number of apertures | 9 sheets |
| Minimum focusing distance | 16cm |
| Maximum magnification | 0.23 times |
| focus adjustment | Manual focus (MF) |
| size | φ76.4×94.5mm |
| mass | Approximately 650g *For RF mount. Weight may vary depending on mount. |
| mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L Mount |
