The lenses highlighted are the 11mm f/4.5 FF RL and the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D. These are full-frame, ultra-wide lenses known for their compact size and light weight, enhancing drone usage by reducing payload and improving stability.

Specifications and Features

The 11mm lens, weighing 206 grams, features a 62mm filter thread, while the 14mm lens is slightly lighter at 186 grams with a 52mm filter thread. Both are designed to provide sharp image quality with minimal distortion. The 11mm lens offers a 126° angle of view, making it the widest rectilinear lens for full-frame cameras using the DJI DL mount.

Utility for Drone Pilots

Both lenses come equipped with a built-in filter thread. This design allows drone pilots to attach ND filters directly to the lenses without needing additional holders, which simplifies the setup and further reduces weight.

Additional Lenses with XCD Mounts

Laowa also introduced new lenses with Hasselblad XCD mounts. These include the 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift, the widest shift lens available for full-frame and medium format cameras, perfect for architectural photography. The 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift and the 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D are also available, offering wide angles and minimal distortion, ideal for real estate and landscape photography.

Pricing and Availability

These lenses are now available for purchase through Venus Optics’ official website and authorized resellers. The 11mm and 14mm lenses are priced at $549 and $449, respectively, in the DJI DL mount. The 15mm, 20mm, and 19mm lenses in XCD mount are priced at $1,199, $1,099, and $999, respectively. Prices may vary by country.

About Laowa

Laowa, also known as Venus Optics, was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in China. They are a leading manufacturer of unique and premium camera lenses, designed by a team with over 20 years of experience, including past work for Japanese and German lens manufacturers. Laowa aims to produce affordable, practical, and innovative photographic lenses, and has made a significant impact in the photography world with products like the 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Lens, which is the first 2:1 macro lens that can focus to infinity

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