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| Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 Zoom Fisheye Cine. Image credit: Laowa |
Laowa 8–15mm fisheye zoom lenses:
🎥 Dual-Purpose Design: Photo & Cine Versions
Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 (still‑photo) — fast aperture for creative wide-angle shots.
Laowa 8–15mm T2.9 Cine — geared for filmmakers with smooth zoom/focus throws, PL mount (other mounts optional) (cined.com).
Unique “Dual Fisheye” Zoom Range
8 mm: captures a full circular fisheye image (180° field-of-view) — perfect for VR, 360° panoramas.
15 mm: switches to a full-frame rectangular fisheye (roughly 175–180° diagonal), filling the frame with distortion (cined.com).
Fast Aperture & Close Focusing
Constant maximum aperture: f/2.8 (photo) or T2.9 (cine) for consistent exposure and low-light performance (cined.com).
Minimum focus distance: ~16 cm (6.3 in), offering up to 0.23× magnification, ideal for dramatic close-ups (cined.com).
Lightweight & Compact
Cine model: only ~590 g (1.3 lb) — suitable for gimbals, drones, handheld setups (cined.com).
Photo version: ~650 g (1.4 lb) — still compact for full-frame fisheye use (cined.com).
Optics & Mechanics
Shared optical formula: 13 elements in 9 groups, 9-blade aperture.
Cine version features manual cine-style throws (70° focus, 75° zoom, 42° iris) and focus scales in both metric & imperial (cined.com).
Pricing & Availability
Pre-orders now open: still-photo version priced at $699 USD, cine version at $1,399 USD (cined.com).
✅ Summary
These lenses offer a unique “two-in-one” fisheye experience: switch between a full circular hemifish effect at 8 mm and a full-frame rectangular fisheye at 15 mm, all in a compact, fast-aperture zoom. The cine version includes additional pro features for filmmakers, while the stills lens delivers broad creative freedom for photographers—especially those interested in VR, 360°, or experimental visual work.
Let me know if you'd like a side‑by‑side comparison, optical performance breakdown, or shooting examples.
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