Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
Venus Dec 2022
Venus Micro Four Thirds

Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm f/2 Zero-D MFT

This is a prime lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 6 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2. Released in 2022, it weighs 188 g. That combination suits landscape, architecture and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for micro four thirds cameras. This ultra-wide prime lens features a f/2 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, low-light. The optical construction incorporates 13 elements / 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2
Aperture
6mm
Focal
188 g
Weight
Dec 2022
Released
launch price
$499
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Good for landscapearchitecturelow-lightastrophotography
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
6 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
5
Optical construction
13 elements / 9 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.09 m
Filter size
58 mm
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
52 x 61 mm
Weight
188 g
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.1% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Venus Optics LAOWA 6 mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
GM5_20260708_P1150273.jpg
01 GM5_20260708_P1150273.jpg by -Morten-
Sunny
02 Sunny by phsjador7
Lechaoin Road and Acrocorinth
03 Lechaoin Road and Acrocorinth by dadofekl
The bookseller
04 The bookseller by view [ + ] finder
PS Comet
05 PS Comet by Sea Pigeon
Akrokorinth - Ακροκόρινθος
06 Akrokorinth - Ακροκόρινθος by dadofekl
Art Nouveau Blues
07 Art Nouveau Blues by Karsten Gieselmann
Staircase DNA
08 Staircase DNA by Karsten Gieselmann
Black & Tan
09 Black & Tan by Karsten Gieselmann
Wooden Galaxy
10 Wooden Galaxy by Karsten Gieselmann
paal 101
11 paal 101 by phsjador7
Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Filterraum -
12 Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Filterraum - by mate-fotos
Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Klimaanlage -
13 Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Klimaanlage - by mate-fotos
Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Treppenhaus Etage -1 -
14 Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Treppenhaus Etage -1 - by mate-fotos
Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Etage -3 -
15 Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Etage -3 - by mate-fotos
Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Treppenhaus Etage -1 -
16 Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW - Treppenhaus Etage -1 - by mate-fotos
Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW
17 Dokumentationsstätte ehemaliger Ausweichsitz der Landesregierung NRW by mate-fotos
Teal Treasure
18 Teal Treasure by Karsten Gieselmann
Motion Monolith
19 Motion Monolith by Karsten Gieselmann
The Iron Eye
20 The Iron Eye by Karsten Gieselmann
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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