LAOWA CF 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Fisheye Zoom - Lens specs

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4-10mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

338 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 2.5x

Focal length7 mm

4 mm10 mm

Aperturef/2.8

f/2.8f/22

Near focus1' 2"

Far focus5' 5"

Total DOF4' 2"

Hyperfocal3' 1"

Subject distance2' 0"

Focal length7 mm

Aperturef/2.8

SensorAPS-C

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 7mm, f/2.8, and APS-C. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 7

Optics

Optical construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
Special elements: 4x ED, 1x high refractive index
Coatings: Frogeye

Focusing

Minimum focus: 10 cm
Max magnification: 0.27×

Physical

Weight: 338 g
Dimensions: ⌀69mm × 59mm
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Distance Scale: Yes

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Landscapes, Travel, Walkaround / Daily

Release year: 2026
Announced: May 21, 2026
Approx price: $399 USD

The best

Designed for strong perspective-driven APS-C wide-angle coverage.

Also

Manual fisheye control with 4.5-10mm zoom reach and 13/9 optical layout.

Summary

The LAOWA CF 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Fisheye Zoom is a full APS-C compatible fisheye zoom built for controlled wide perspectives where geometry is used as narrative language. It spans 4.5 to 10mm with a bright f/2.8 start, and the compact optical formula of 13 elements in 9 groups plus a specialized Frogeye-coated stack aims to preserve contrast through strong edge angles. On the short end, the perspective quickly expands and pulls foreground structure into scene context; by 10mm it remains a fisheye look while becoming easier to integrate in mixed compositions.

In use, the lens works best for architectural studies, travel storytelling, interiors, and urban scenes where scale and distance are part of the message. Because autofocus is absent, shooting is intentionally manual: distance scale and tactile focus help the operator lock both subject placement and rhythm before capture. A close focusing limit of 100mm means near work can stay visually connected to larger spaces instead of being isolated. That behavior makes it suitable for route-based reporting, product context frames, and experimental architectural viewpoints that depend on strong perspective transitions.

Physically the lens is compact at 59mm and 338g, and it remains practical for creators who need one fisheye zoom across multiple mounts. It has no image stabilization, no weather sealing, and no autofocus, so it favors deliberate, stable, tripod-assisted shooting over constant movement. The listed price of USD 399 with a 2026 pre-order context positions it as a specialist option for photographers who use distortion as the primary creative choice rather than background processing.