Overview
The Venus Optics Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye Lens for Canon EF-M is an APS-C fisheye zoom lens designed for creators seeking immersive ultra-wide imagery and dramatic perspective distortion. Delivering an expansive 175-180° angle of view, the lens transitions from a circular fisheye effect at 4.5mm to a rectangular fisheye image at 10mm, providing multiple creative visual styles within a single compact zoom lens. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture maintains consistent brightness throughout the zoom range, supporting low-light photography, action shooting, interiors, astrophotography, and experimental creative work.
Compact and lightweight at only 338 g, the lens integrates easily into portable Canon EF-M camera kits for travel, vlogging, drone applications, and handheld content creation. A close minimum focusing distance of just 10 cm enables highly exaggerated foreground emphasis and immersive close-up compositions while retaining expansive environmental detail. The manual-focus design allows precise focusing control for both stills and video production, while the parfocal optical construction helps maintain focus consistency during zooming for smoother video operation.
Core Features
- The dual fisheye zoom design creates a circular fisheye effect at 4.5mm and a rectangular fisheye image at 10mm.
- A constant f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers consistent exposure performance across the full zoom range.
- The expansive 175-180° angle of view is ideal for immersive landscapes, panoramas, architecture, and astrophotography.
- A close minimum focusing distance of 10 cm enables dramatic perspective exaggeration and creative close-up compositions.
- The parfocal optical design helps maintain focus while zooming for smoother video recording workflows.
- Its compact 338 g construction supports lightweight travel setups and handheld content creation.
Dual Fisheye Rendering Across the Zoom Range
The versatile zoom design allows users to switch between two distinct fisheye effects. At 4.5mm, the lens produces a dramatic circular fisheye image, while the 10mm setting generates a rectangular fisheye presentation that fills the frame with immersive ultra-wide coverage.
Extreme Close-Focus Perspective Effects
The close focusing capability allows subjects to dominate the foreground while maintaining expansive background detail. This creates highly dynamic compositions with exaggerated depth and strong visual impact for creative photography and video production.
Portable Ultra-Wide Lens for Mobile Creators
Its lightweight design pairs well with compact Canon EF-M camera systems for travel photography, vlogging, drone footage, and handheld filmmaking. The portable form factor makes it easy to achieve dramatic fisheye perspectives without adding excessive bulk to a shooting setup.
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 EF-M |
| 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 EF-M)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Barcode: 90783
- UPC Barcode: 6940486798678
- Supplier Code: VE451028EOSM