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Laowa Launches 11mm F4.5 Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens

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Last updated: December 23, 2020 by Timothy Mayo - Leave a Comment

Laowa has launched a new fully-manual full-frame 11mm F4.5 ultra-wide-angle lens for Sony E-mount along with Leica L and Nikon Z versions.

Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

The ‘FF’ and ‘RL’ in the name of the lens refer to the lenses full-frame (FF) and rectilinear (RL) design.

The lens is constructed of 14 elements in 10 groups, including two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements, which results in a 126-degree angle of view on full-frame cameras.

Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Rear

There’s a 62mm front filter thread which gives this lens the title of ‘the world’s widest rectilinear lens with a front filter thread for full-frame mirrorless cameras.’

The aperture range is from F4.5-F22, there’s a five-blade aperture and a minimum focusing distance of 19cm (7.4”).

The lens measures 63.5mm (2.5”) long, 58mm (2.3”) wide and weighs in at 254g (8.9oz).

The Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens is already available to purchase on Laowa’s website for $699.00.

Specs

  • Focal Length: 11mm
  • Max. Aperture: f/4.5
  • Angle of View: 126°
  • Format Compatibility: Full Frame
  • Lens Structure: 14 elements in 10 groups
  • Aperture Blades: 5
  • Min. Focusing Distance: 7.4” (19cm)
  • Max. Magnification: 0.1
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Dimensions: 63.5mm x 58mm
  • Weight: 254g(8.9 oz.)
  • Mounts: Sony FE / Leica M (black & sliver version) / Leica L / Nikon Z

Early Reviews

If you are interested in finding out more about this lens then this early review from Christopher Frost is worth watching.

https://youtu.be/wLizgzitfR4

Further information and sample photos can also be found on Laowa’s website.

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