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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Specification
- 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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