Lens Details
Laowa
4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT
$249~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: March 25, 2020
Highlights
- 4mm f/2.8 manual-focus ultra-wide prime for Micro Four Thirds, ideal for sweeping vistas and tight interiors.
- The wide 4mm field of view captures expansive scenes and dramatic perspective.
- It is lightweight at 85g, pairing well with Micro Four Thirds bodies.
Who it's for
The Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT is a 4mm f/2.8 prime lens — a wide-angle option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Landscapes, interiors and architecture — a wide 4mm field of view.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Manual focus only — no autofocus.
4mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Micro Four Thirds
Coverage
−
Stabilized
85g
Weight
−
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 4mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 7 |
| Optical Groups | 5 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 139° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 8-8mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | No |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | − |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 12 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $249 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | − |
| Diameter | 43.5mm |
| Length | 38mm |
| Weight | 85g (3.0 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
