The Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT is a Laowa 7.5mm prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2017. It covers 15mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/2. It offers a compact 100g body.
Best for: Street, architecture, and environmental photography
Pros
- Exceptionally light at under 120g
- Budget-friendly price
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- Manual focus only
What this lens is good for
Astrophotography
A tiny, very sharp 15mm full-frame equivalent at f/2 for around $199, long a favourite for the Milky Way. The wide field captures the full arch of the galaxy, manual focus is no obstacle at infinity, and at 100g it is effortless to pack for dark-sky trips. Full guide →
Landscapes and travel
The ultra-wide angle suits sweeping landscapes, architecture, and interiors, and the lens is small and light enough to carry anywhere. It is manual focus with no weather sealing, but wide work focuses easily and the value for the optical quality is outstanding. Full guide →
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | Laowa |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2017-03 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 7.5mm |
| FF equivalent | 15mm |
| Max aperture | f/2 |
| Min aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Elements / Groups | 9 / 7 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | No (manual only) |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.12m |
| Max magnification | 0.1x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 46mm |
| Weight | 100g |
| Dimensions | 55mm length x 60mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $199 USD |