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Laowa and CVP announce strategic partnership to “elevate service support” for UK and EU filmmakers

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Lens manufacturer Laowa and CVP, European cine and broadcast solution providers, have announced an “enhanced strategic partnership”.  “This collaboration ensures that the full range of Laowa’s cutting-edge optics is not only more accessible than ever but also backed by world-class technical support,” a press release said.  In a “significant expansion of their service offering”, CVP … Read more

Laowa to unveil world’s first parfocal zoom super macro lenses and a 24x Broadcast Zoom at NAB Show

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Laowa has announced the debut of its latest cinema and broadcast optics at NAB Show 2026, taking place from 19-22 April in Las Vegas.  The showcase is headlined by the world’s first parfocal zoom super macro lenses, the Axon series, alongside the two Ultima Broadcast Zoom lenses and the newly launched world’s widest Probe Zoom … Read more

Venus Optics introduces Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series

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Venus Optics has launched the Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series, aiming to bring a new level of versatility and accessibility to full-frame anamorphic filmmaking. Following in the footsteps of the Laowa Proteus series, the Sunlight zooms promise “exceptional” value and performance.  The lenses bring the anamorphic look to a wider audience while maintaining … Read more

Laowa unveils GFX and XCD mounts for 8-15mm f/2.8 Zoom Fisheye lens

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Laowa has introduced GFX and XCD mount options for its 8-15mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Zoom Fisheye lens.  Originally crafted for full-frame systems, this lens now brings its signature circular fisheye effect to Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD medium-format cameras.  While the image doesn’t fully cover the larger sensor area, photographers can creatively crop to achieve their … Read more

Laowa announces the 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine

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The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens is a groundbreaking cinematic tool from LAOWA, designed for filmmakers seeking bold, immersive visuals. Engineered for full-frame cinema cameras, this lens combines a versatile 8-15mm zoom range, a fast T2.9 aperture, and professional cine to deliver dramatic fisheye effects. Perfect for music videos, action sequences, VR … Read more

Laowa releases new wide angle macro lens

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Venus Optics, a leading manufacturer of professional camera lenses, release a Wide-Angle Macro lens – the 15mm f/4.5 lens with a 0.5x magnification ratio. This capability allows the capture of stunning and unique wide-angle macro shots at a minimum focusing distance of 12.9cm, making every photo rich in detail at every distance. The combination of … Read more

Laowa debuts its first-ever Probe Zoom Macro Lens at NAB Show

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Laowa announce the debut of its highly anticipated Probe Zoom Macro Lens at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas. The new Probe Zoom features two focal lengths – 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 with 4 interchangeable front modules including the Direct View, Periscope, 35° View and 90° view. The 90-degree module is designed with a … Read more

Laowa unveils two first shift cine lenses

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Laowa, renowned for its innovation in optical technologies, announce the launch of two additions to its cine lens lineup: the Laowa 15mm T4.8 Zero-D Shift Cine and the Laowa 20mm T4.1 Zero-D Shift Cine. These lenses combine shift functionality with a huge image circle, making them ideal for correcting perspectives, capturing expansive scenes and architectural … Read more

Laowa expands the ultra-wide cine collection with four new VistaVision lenses

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Laowa, renowned for its innovation in optical technologies, announces the launch of four wide-angle cine lenses: the 9mm T5.8 VV Cine, 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine, 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine, and 14mm T2.6 Zero-D VV Cine. The new Laowa 9mm T5.8 is the widest rectilinear full-frame lens in the cinematography market, highlighting an … Read more