Laowa 200mm f/2: Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon Venus Optics has finally announced the Laowa 200mm f/2, and preorders are now available directly from Venus Optics. The Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF is designed for full-frame cameras, brings one of the most coveted focal lengths into reach. Traditionally, 200mm f/2 lenses have been ultra-expensive and out of […]
The Laowa 200mm f/2 is expected to be a highly sought-after lens when it is released due to its attractive price point and unique design. Below is a summary of the things discussed in the video above. Key Features: Unique Design [01:12]: The lens features a distinctive blue color, setting it apart from competitors’ typical […]
News shooter is covering IBC 2025, and Laowa made some interesting announcements at the event, including that the Laowa 200mm f/2 will be $1,999 for Sony-E mount. Viltrox Nexus AF anapter for PL cine lenses with LiDAR and Zoom. Coming later this year, and the price is to be announced. Viltrox showed off some new […]
Matt Granger received a pre-production Laowa 200mm f/2 a bit ago, and he just posted a Q&A about the lens that you can watch above or check out below. Focus-by-Wire Systems: The Nikon VR2 lens uses a traditional mechanical focusing system, while the Sigma and Laowa lenses utilize focus-by-wire technology, where the focus ring electronically […]
Matt Granger posted the first “review” of a preproduction Laowa 200mm f/2 Aura on Nikon Z mount that you can watch in full on YouTube since he age-restricted it so it can not be embedded, as you can see below. You can also find a summary of the video comparison below if you prefer to […]