Laowa 4mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens - Micro Four Thirds

Designed to be compact and lightweight, the Laowa 4mm f2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens packs a massive 2...

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The Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye is an ultra-wide, circular fisheye lens designed for Micro Four Thirds photographers and videographers seeking a creative, 210-degree field of view in a pocket-sized package. It is an ideal tool for 360-degree panoramas, immersive vlogging, and unique aerial perspectives, though users should be aware that it features manual focus only, requiring a more deliberate approach to composition.

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FAQs

Does this lens have autofocus?

No, this is a fully manual focus lens.

Can I use this on a full-frame camera?

This lens is designed specifically for Micro Four Thirds sensors; it will not cover a full-frame sensor and will result in heavy vignetting.

Is the lens weather-sealed?

No, the lens does not feature specific weather-sealing. Avoid using it in heavy rain or extremely dusty environments.

How do I remove the fisheye distortion?

You can use post-processing software like Adobe Lightroom or dedicated de-fishing plugins to correct the geometry to a rectilinear wide-angle look.

Is this lens good for vlogging?

Yes, its extreme 210-degree field of view makes it excellent for vlogging, as it captures the environment around you even when the camera is close to your face.

Does the lens require filters?

Due to the extreme bulbous front element, it is not possible to attach standard screw-on filters to this lens.

Troubleshooting

Camera does not trigger the shutter when the shutter button is pressed.

Go into your camera's custom menu settings and enable 'Shoot without lens' or 'Release shutter without lens'.

Images appear blurry or out of focus.

Ensure you are manually focusing correctly. Due to the extreme depth of field, stopping down to f/5.6 or f/8 helps keep most of the scene in focus without needing constant focus adjustment.

The circular black edges are distracting.

This is characteristic of a circular fisheye. Use your editing software to crop the image or apply a 'de-fish' lens correction profile to achieve a standard ultra-wide aspect ratio.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Incredibly lightweight and compact form factor
  • Extreme 210-degree field of view
  • Strong optical sharpness across the entire frame
  • Excellent for creating full 360-degree panoramas in minimal shots
  • Impressive close-focusing abilities for creative distortion

Cons

  • Strictly manual focus lens
  • Significant distortion inherent to circular fisheye optics
  • Requires post-processing to de-fish or crop for standard wide-angle looks

Setup, Compatibility & Care

The Laowa 4mm f/2.8 is a manual focus lens with an MFT mount. Simply align the white indicator on the lens barrel with your camera body mount and rotate until it clicks.

Compatibility Note: This lens is native to Micro Four Thirds. It can be used on DJI Inspire X5 cameras for aerial photography. Because it is a manual focus lens, ensure your camera's 'Release without lens' setting is enabled in the menu if the camera fails to recognize the lens.

Care Instructions:

  • Keep the front element clean using a lens pen or microfiber cloth, as its extreme curvature makes it prone to collecting dust and fingerprints.
  • Store in a cool, dry place when not in use.
  • Be cautious when cleaning the glass to avoid scratching the coatings due to the bulbous shape of the front element.

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