Ultra wide and ultra compact, the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D from Venus Optics is a Micro Four Thirds prime lens characterized by its sleek form factor and impressively broad angle of view. The portable design makes it particularly well-suited to drone and vlogging applications and the wide-angle field of view is ideal for architecture, landscape, interior, and astrophotography subjects.
As a Zero-D lens, distortion is very well-controlled and the optical design uses aspherical and low dispersion elements to minimize a variety of aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. It has a manual focus design, with a minimum focusing distance of 4.7", and a built-in CPU and motor permit intuitive camera-based control over aperture settings. Additionally, a petal-shaped lens hood is also incorporated into the lens' design to reduce flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.
| Focal Length | 10mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 20mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format Compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 96° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.7" / 12 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x |
| Optical Design | 11 Elements in 7 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 46 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.1 x 1.6" / 53 x 41 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 oz / 125 g |
