Laowa Unveil 17mm f1.8 Lens for MFT
UK Optics unveils the pricing and availability of the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras. It is the 4th wide angle lens that they have designed for MFT mirror-less cameras and follows on from the success of 7.5mm f/2, 9mm f/2.8 and 4mm f/2.8 fisheye lenses. A great quality lens at an affordable price.
The 17mm gives the equivalent to a 34mm angle of view. The lens houses nine elements in seven groups and has a seven-blade aperture diaphragm to give a traditional sun-star rendering in out-of-focus highlights. The lens is very compact in it’s design. Weighing in at just 172 grams making this lens remarkably light, compact and agile lens making it a exceptional complement to MFT cameras. It is a great tool for still-life shots, street and travel photography, the must have lens in every photographers’ kit bag.
Ultra-fast f/1.8 maximum aperture
Offering a minimum focus distance of 15cm or just under 6 inches that greatly benefits working with close-up subjects in detail. Photographer can make use of the “Mini-macro” feature to capture macro shots with shallow depth of field, creating smooth out-of-focus blurring and good subject separation from the background. It has a 46mm filter thread and an ultra-fast f/1.8 maximum aperture that not only creates a smooth bokeh with its rounded 7- blade aperture diaphragm, but also offers great low-light performance. Despite the fast aperture, sharp, high-contrast images of distant subjects can be captured at any apertures. It is an Ideal lens for portraits, landscapes, travel and all-purpose photography.
Excellent performance in Videography
Attributed to the compact and light body, the 17mm f/1.8 lens is a portable option of videographers, both handheld and on gimbals. The high-performance optical design incorporates one Super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element that delivers high definition images with minimum ghosting and flare, broadening your shooting potential in challenging situations.
Drone-friendly
On top of traditional M43 cameras, this lens is also drone-friendly. It is compatible on DJI X5 cameras, making it an alternative lens for aerial photography and videography. The front element has adopted premium FEC (Frog Eye Coating) to repel water droplets and pollutants from sticking onto the lens, enhancing the lens’ durability in frequent outdoor shooting.
Outstanding sharpness and high contrast
Optimised for M43 system, the resulting images deliver stunning details and contrast across the entire frame, even at a wide-open aperture. The vibrant colour rendering results in high saturation, leaving the photograph impressively pleasing straight out from the camera without any processing.
Pricing & Availability
The price in the UK is £189 inc VAT.
