Venus Optics has introduced a brand new Laowa 6mm F2 Zero-D lens for Micro 4 Thirds (MFT) digicam techniques. The lens provides a 12mm full-frame equal area of view and is a stills model of the previously-released 6mm T2.1 Cine lens for MFT digicam techniques.

The lens is handbook focus, however options electrical contacts for transmitting EXIF information to the digicam physique and controlling the digital aperture. It is constructed of 13 parts in 9 teams, together with two aspherical parts, has a 9cm (3.5”) minimal focusing distance, makes use of a five-blade aperture diaphragm and makes use of a 58mm entrance filter thread.

Under is a gallery of pattern pictures, offered by Venus Optics:

The Laowa 6mm F2 Zero-D measures 61mm (2.4”) in diameter by 52mm (2.1”) lengthy and weighs roughly 188g (6.4oz). You may order one now from Venus Optics’ on-line store for $499. Pricing will fluctuate in numerous areas of the world.