Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL Lens for Sony E

As a unique wide-angle Sony E-mount prime lens, the Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL consists of an ultra-wide 126° field of view, as well as an intuitive and tactile form. With rectilinear rendering, this Laowa lens is ideally suited to interior, architectural, nature, and landscape photography. The intricate optical design assimilates three extra-low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements, and one UHR element. By doing so, you are afforded well-corrected, sharp, and colour-accurate imagery. The Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL further consists of a manual focus designation with access to a tactile Focus Tab and allows for close-focusing work with subjects at a minimum 19cm distance. To actively minimise lens flare and stray light, this lens also has a reliable petal-shaped lens hood built into the front of the barrel.

Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL Lens for Sony E Key Features:

• Unique wide-angle Sony E-mount prime lens from Venus Optics
• Manual focus designation with access to a tactile Focus Tab
• Rectilinear rendering suited to interior, architecture, nature, and landscape photography
• Expansive 126° angle of view
• Interior optics consist of 14 elements in 10 key groups
• Makes use of two aspherical elements and one UHR element
• Integrates three extra-low dispersion elements
• Emphasis on well-corrected, sharp, and colour-accurate imagery
• 5-blade diaphragm forms distinct 10-point sun stars
• Aperture range from f4.5 to f22
• Minimum focus distance of 19cm
• Intuitive and tactile form, weighing just 254g
• In-built petal-shaped lens hood
• The front of the lens is threaded to accept 62mm filters

Expanded Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL Lens for Sony E Key Features:

Optical Design

The interior optics of this Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL lens consist of 14 elements in 10 key groups. This includes three extra-low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements, and one UHR element. Extra-low dispersion elements actively tackle colour fringing and chromatic aberrations to produce high clarity and colour accuracy. The two aspherical elements combine with the ultra-high refractive index glass element to control distortion and spherical aberrations. By doing so, you are left with enhanced sharpness and more accurate rendering within your imagery. The Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL further consists of a manual focus designation with access to a tactile Focus Tab. This encourages intuitive user-handling, as well as a minimum focusing distance of just 19cm.

Practical Uses

With a central rectilinear design, this Laowa lens is ideally suited to interior, architectural, nature, and landscape photography. In short, this refers to how this lens is able to replicate straight lines within an image. This then translates specifically to architectural photography and pro-level interior shoots, where perspective is key. Combine this with the expansive 126° angle of view, and you are left with a multi-functional creative tool that can produce truly unique images. With an integrated five-blade diaphragm, the Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL lens is further capable of producing distinct 10-point sun stars and specular highlights when stopped-down and shooting point light sources. This is advantageous when exploring urban and rural spaces, creating a more dynamic frame with key textural qualities.

What’s in the box?

FAQs:

Is the lens hood detachable?

The Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL Lens for Sony E has a built-in petal-shaped lens hood that cannot be removed.

Is this lens threaded to accept additional filters?

This Laowa 11mm f4.5 lens is threaded to accept 62mm filters.

Can you use 100mm filters with this Laowa lens?

You are able to use 100mm filters with the Laowa 11mm f4.5 FF RL lens. However, this does require a compatible dedicated 100mm filter holder.