Warp into a new world with the Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine lens. Dual fisheye effects in one bright lens: transitioning from 180° circular fisheye at 8mm for VR/360° work, to full-frame diagonal coverage at 15mm for immersive narrative work. Built with a constant T2.9 aperture, 0.8 MOD geared rings, and weighing just 590g, this PL-mount lens offers the compatibility and portability expected in the film industry.
Key Specifications
- Lens Mount(s): Arri PL*
- Sensor Coverage: Full Frame
- Focal Length (FoV): 8-15mm (180°)
- Maximum Aperture: T2.9
- Minimum Focus Distance: 16cm / 6.3"
- Maximum Magnification: 0.23x
- Filter Thread: N/A
- Throw: Focus 70°, Zoom 75°, Aperture 42°
- Geared Focus & Aperture: 0.8mm pitch
- Dimensions (PL): Ø84.8 x 62.5mm
- Weight (PL): 590g / 1.3lbs (excl. front and rear caps)
- Dual Imperial & Metric Focus Scale Markings
*Interchangeable mount bayonets available via special import request: E, RF, Z, L or X
The dual fisheye design provides a more versatile solution than just a circular or only a diagonal fisheye on its own.
Without having to buy 2 separate lenses, this dual fisheye allows you to select 8mm circular fisheye for VR or 360º panoramic imaging, or change to 15mm activating the rectangular fisheye that covers a full-frame sensor from edge to edge. Ideal for action sequences where immersion is required: music videos, extreme sports, dramatic narrative, underwater filming, etc.
A 16cm close focus distance combined with the bright iris can render very exaggerated POV shots that can be used in sci-fi, horror, or experimental films.
Continuing the design of offering additional perspectives in a professional workflow, the lens features a constant T2.9 maximum aperture, 0.8 mod gears, metal construction and default PL-mount for greater system integration. The unit is remarkably portable and weighs only 590g without the lens caps.
Notable Features
- Dual Fisheye Effects: 180° Circular (8mm) to Rectangular (15mm)
- Full-Frame Sensor Coverage
- Constant T2.9 Maximum Aperture
- 16cm Minimum Focus Distance
- Ultra-Portable Cine Housing weighing only 590g
- 0.8 MOD geared focus, zoom and iris
- PL mount as default
The 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine lens brings together what Laowa is known for; unique perspectives for specific but important use cases, robust cine housings, sharp and bright optics and affordability. This dual fisheye dares to be bold in the world of mundane.
Why Fisheye?
Fisheye lenses have carved a vital niche in the cine industry, offering far more than just playful, distorted visuals. Their ultra-wide field of view, often exceeding 180 degrees, makes them indispensable for capturing expansive scenes, immersive environments, and dynamic perspectives in everything from narrative films to music videos and documentaries. Ideal for creating dramatic establishing shots, emphasizing spatial depth, or conveying surreal, stylized aesthetics, fisheye lenses enhance storytelling by drawing audiences into unique visual worlds. Beyond their "fun" reputation, they are powerful tools for cinematographers seeking to push creative boundaries, delivering striking compositions that amplify emotion and atmosphere in professional productions.
Dual Fisheye Effect
The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens delivers a dual fisheye effect. At 8mm, it produces a circular fisheye effect with a 180° angle of view. This immersive look is ideal for VR content, 360° panoramas, and surreal narrative sequences. At 15mm, the lens transitions to a full-frame rectangular fisheye effect, presenting a wide, curved perspective that retains bold distortion. Perfect for dynamic establishing shots, music videos, or action scenes.
Constant Fast T2.9 Aperture
The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens features a constant T2.9 aperture. This fast aperture excels in low-light environments, such as night shoots, indoor scenes, or astrophotography sequences, ensuring vibrant, detailed footage. It enables a shallow depth of field, allowing filmmakers to isolate subjects against the lens's dramatic fisheye distortion, creating striking visuals for music videos, narrative films, or stylised vlogs.
Versatile Zoom Range
The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens offers a versatile 8-15mm zoom range, enabling filmmakers to seamlessly adapt its fisheye perspective for diverse cinematic applications. This flexible zoom allows cinematographers to shift between dramatic and practical fisheye aesthetics without changing lenses, enhancing creative efficiency and storytelling versatility on set.
Close Focusing Distance
The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens features a minimum focusing distance of 16cm (6.3"), allowing filmmakers to capture subjects up close with striking cinematic impact. This close focusing capability amplifies the lens's fisheye distortion, creating an exaggerated point of view (POV). The result is a dramatic, bugeye effect, ideal for intense close-ups in action films, horror sequences, or experimental music videos.
Full Frame Coverage
The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens offers full-frame coverage, ensuring compatibility with high-resolution cinema cameras. This feature maximizes sensor utilisation, delivering a true 180° circular fisheye effect at 8mm and a full-frame rectangular fisheye at 15mm with no cropping. The expansive coverage enhances dynamic range and detail, ideal for immersive VR content, sweeping cinematic landscapes, and high-impact action sequences.
Ultra-Portable Cine Design
The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens boasts an ultra-portable cine design, weighing approximately 590g (1.3 lbs). As one of the lightest full-frame cine zoom lenses, it's perfect for agile filmmaking setups, including gimbals, drones, and handheld rigs. This compact form factor enhances mobility for run-and-gun shoots, travel documentaries, or action-packed music videos, allowing cinematographers to capture bold fisheye visuals without the burden of bulky equipment, making it an ideal choice for dynamic, on-the-go productions.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Product Name | Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens |
|---|---|
| Format Compatibility | Full Frame |
| Focal Length | 8-15mm |
| Aperture | T2.9-T22 |
| Angle of View | 180° |
| Lens Structure | 13 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Focus Throw | 70° |
| Zoom Throw | 75° |
| Aperture Throw | 42° |
| Focus Scale | Dual Scale (Metric/Imperial) |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 16cm / 6.3" |
| Max. Magnification | 0.23x |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus |
| Gear Mod | 0.8 |
| Dimensions | 62.5mm*Ø84.8mm / 2.46"*Ø3.34" |
| Weight | ~590g / 1.3lbs (not including front and rear caps) |
| Mounts | ARRI PL (Default) Optional Interchangeable Bayonets: E, RF, Z, L, X *NO EF bayonet available |
11X Full Frame Zoom range
11X Full Frame Zoom range
immersive storytelling at every scale
immersive storytelling at every scale
Triple perspective ♦ Triple production
Triple perspective ♦ Triple production
One lens, 4 signature flares
One lens, 4 signature flares
Vista Vision ▼ Zero Distortion
Vista Vision ▼ Zero Distortion
Crafted with 20+ years of expertise by industry veterans and photography enthusiasts in our Hefei manufacturing facility
Crafted with 20+ years of expertise by industry veterans and photography enthusiasts in our Hefei manufacturing facility
