Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT II
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Venus Micro Four Thirds

Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT II

This is a prime lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 17 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It weighs 172 g. That combination suits landscape, architecture and low-light photography.

It 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.

f/1.8
Aperture
17mm
Focal
172 g
Weight
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Good for landscapearchitecturelow-lightastrophotography
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Specification

Manufacturer data
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
Weather sealing
No
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.4% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/1.8 MFT II
Texutred Building
01 Texutred Building by GrabShotPhoto
Alley
02 Alley by GrabShotPhoto
Love these colors
03 Love these colors by GrabShotPhoto
A wonderful evening
04 A wonderful evening by Andrzej Kocot
In the moonlight
05 In the moonlight by Andrzej Kocot
One Castle One Perseid
06 One Castle One Perseid by Andrzej Kocot
Full Moon colors
07 Full Moon colors by Andrzej Kocot
Rising Rho Ophiuchi Nebula
08 Rising Rho Ophiuchi Nebula by Andrzej Kocot
Amphitheater - Orion's Moonst
09 Amphitheater - Orion's Moonst by Andrzej Kocot
ola cocina
10 ola cocina by Picardy 3rd
Brec de Chambeyron (3389m) from Pralouyer
11 Brec de Chambeyron (3389m) from Pralouyer by Tijs Michels
Looking west to the Ouvrage de Plate-Lombarde with the Tête de Paneyron and Col de Vars in the distance
12 Looking west to the Ouvrage de Plate-Lombarde with the Tête 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
13 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)
14 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
15 Looking north west from just below the Col du Vallonnet (2524m) with La Mortice (3169m) in the center by Tijs Michels
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16 MB-2405292020507.jpg by choscluny
Looking at the stars
17 Looking at the stars by Andrzej Kocot
Panasonic DMC-GX85
18 Panasonic DMC-GX85 by pspyro2009
PA270213
19 PA270213 by hellasperis
PA270271
20 PA270271 by hellasperis
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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