Overview
The Venus Optics Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye Lens for Canon RF is an APS-C fisheye zoom lens designed to produce immersive ultra-wide imagery with dramatic distortion and creative perspective effects. Spanning a 175-180° angle of view, the lens transitions between a circular fisheye effect at 4.5mm and a rectangular fisheye rendering at 10mm, offering multiple visual styles within a single compact zoom design. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture maintains consistent brightness throughout the zoom range, supporting low-light shooting and fast shutter speeds for action, interiors, and night photography.
Built for photographers and content creators seeking portable ultra-wide performance, the lens combines lightweight construction with a close minimum focusing distance of just 10 cm for exaggerated foreground emphasis and dynamic environmental compositions. The manual-focus design provides precise control for stills and video production, while the parfocal optical construction helps maintain focus during zoom adjustments for smoother recording workflows. Its compact size also makes it a strong option for travel kits, drone work, vlogging, and handheld creative shooting setups.
Core Features
- The dual fisheye zoom design creates a circular fisheye image at 4.5mm and a rectangular fisheye effect at 10mm.
- A constant f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers consistent brightness across the entire zoom range.
- The expansive 175-180° angle of view is ideal for immersive landscapes, architecture, panoramas, and astrophotography.
- A close focusing distance of 10 cm enables highly exaggerated perspective effects and creative close-up compositions.
- The parfocal optical design helps maintain focus while zooming for smoother video operation.
- Its compact 338 g construction supports lightweight travel, handheld shooting, and drone-based content creation.
Dual Fisheye Effects Within One Zoom Lens
The versatile zoom range offers two distinctive fisheye rendering styles. At 4.5mm, the lens produces a dramatic circular fisheye effect, while the 10mm setting fills the frame with a rectangular fisheye image for a more conventional ultra-wide presentation.
Extreme Close-Focus Perspective Control
The ability to focus as close as 10 cm allows subjects to dominate the foreground while retaining expansive background detail. This capability creates highly immersive images with strong depth exaggeration and dynamic visual impact.
Compact Fisheye Design for Creative Mobility
Weighing only 338 g, the lens integrates easily into lightweight Canon RF APS-C shooting kits for travel photography, vlogging, action sports, and drone applications. Its portable size makes it practical for creators working in mobile production environments.
Optical
| Focal Length | 4.5 to 10mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 180° to 175° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 10 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.27x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.3 |
| Optical Design | 13 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 9 |
General
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Physical
| Dimensions | Diameter: 68.9 mm, Length: 59.3 mm |
| Weight | 338 g |
What's Included
- Venus Optics Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye Lens (Canon RF)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Barcode: 90781
- UPC Barcode: 6940486798647
- Supplier Code: VE451028RF