Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT II

Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT II

Prime lens, f/1.8 designed for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, low-light.

Prime lens f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds
Landscape
Landscape
Architecture
Architecture

Lens Review: Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT II

The Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT II is a prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This wide-angle prime lens features a f/1.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, low-light. The optical design incorporates 9 elements in 7 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

Specifications

Focal length
17 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
9 elements in 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.15 m (5.9 inches)
Maximum magnification
1:5
Filter size
46 mm
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
55 x 51 mm
Weight
172 g (6.1 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Aperture ring
Unknown
Weather sealing
No
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Low-light

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

Texutred Building

Texutred Building

by GrabShotPhoto

Alley

Alley

by GrabShotPhoto

Love these colors

Love these colors

by GrabShotPhoto

A wonderful evening

A wonderful evening

by Andrzej Kocot

In the moonlight

In the moonlight

by Andrzej Kocot

One Castle One Perseid

One Castle One Perseid

by Andrzej Kocot

Full Moon colors

Full Moon colors

by Andrzej Kocot

Rising Rho Ophiuchi Nebula

Rising Rho Ophiuchi Nebula

by Andrzej Kocot

Amphitheater - Orion's Moonst

Amphitheater - Orion's Moonst

by Andrzej Kocot

ola cocina

ola cocina

by Picardy 3rd

Brec de Chambeyron (3389m) from Pralouyer

Brec de Chambeyron (3389m) from Pralouyer

by Tijs Michels

Looking west to the Ouvrage de Plate-Lombarde with the TĂȘte de Paneyron and Col de Vars in the distance

Looking west to the Ouvrage de Plate-Lombarde with the TĂȘte de Paneyron and Col de Vars in the distance

by Tijs Michels

Great colors on a peak without a name (2932m) in the Chambeyron subgroup of the Ubaye massif, seen from the Vallon de Plate Lombarde

Great colors on a peak without a name (2932m) in the Chambeyron subgroup of the Ubaye massif, seen from the Vallon de Plate Lombarde

by Tijs Michels

Brec de Chambeyron (3389m) et le Massour (3219m)

Brec de Chambeyron (3389m) et le Massour (3219m)

by Tijs Michels

Looking north west from just below the Col du Vallonnet (2524m) with La Mortice (3169m) in the center

Looking north west from just below the Col du Vallonnet (2524m) with La Mortice (3169m) in the center

by Tijs Michels

MB-2405292020507.jpg

MB-2405292020507.jpg

by choscluny

Looking at the stars

Looking at the stars

by Andrzej Kocot

Panasonic DMC-GX85

Panasonic DMC-GX85

by pspyro2009

PA270213

PA270213

by hellasperis

PA270271

PA270271

by hellasperis