Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie Ultra Wide-Angle APS-C Pancake Lens

The Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie Ultra Wide-Angle APS-C Pancake Lens redefines what's possible in ultra-compact optics. Offering the widest rectilinear view ever achieved in a pancake design, this remarkably slim lens captures an expansive 109.3° perspective while maintaining an astonishingly thin 25mm depth and featherlight 130g weight.

Key Specifications

• Lens Mount(s): Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fuji X or L mount
  
• Sensor Coverage: APS-C
  
• Focal Length (FoV): 10mm (109.3°)
  
• Maximum Aperture: f/4
  
• Aperture Blades: 5-blade
  
• Focus Type: Manual
  
• Minimum Focus Distance: 10cm / 3.94"
  
• Maximum Magnification: 0.15X
  
• Filter Thread: 37mm
  
• Colour variants: Black or Silver
  
• Dimensions: Ø59.8 x 25mm / Ø2.35 x 0.98"
  
• Weight: ~130g / 4.59oz

Engineered for constant companionship, this lens combines exceptional portability with surprising optical performance. Despite its diminutive size, the sophisticated optical formula—featuring 12 elements in 8 groups with 4 ED glasses—delivers impressive sharpness and contrast while maintaining remarkably low distortion. This technical achievement ensures architectural lines remain straight and landscapes maintain natural proportions, challenging expectations for what's possible in pancake lens design.

Thoughtful design enhances creative possibilities without compromising the lens's core simplicity. The incredibly close 10cm minimum focusing distance transforms ordinary objects into striking wide-angle compositions with natural background separation, while the 37mm filter thread provides direct compatibility with affordable screw-in filters. When shooting toward bright light sources, the 5-blade aperture creates distinctive 10-point sunstars, adding artistic flair to urban scenes and landscapes alike.

The lens's unobtrusive profile transforms how and when photographers shoot with ultra-wide perspectives. So compact it feels like a lens cap and really lends itself to an everyday carry that renders a natural FPV look. This discreet design encourages spontaneous creativity while maintaining the image quality expected from dedicated optics, making it ideal for street photography, travel documentaries, and casual exploration.

Notable features include

• World's widest rectilinear pancake design
  
• Exceptionally thin 25mm profile
  
• Featherlight 130g weight
  
• Impressive 109.3° field of view
  
• Remarkably low distortion
  
• Extremely close 10cm focus capability
  
• Direct filter compatibility
  
• Distinctive 10-point sunstars
  
• Available in black or silver finishes

This unique ultra-wide pancake lens represents the perfect balance of portability and optical performance. Its combination of exceptional compactness and impressive image quality makes it an ideal companion for photographers seeking ultra-wide perspectives without the bulk typically associated with wide-angle optics. Whether documenting street scenes, capturing architectural details, or simply exploring immediate surroundings, this lens enables creative wide-angle photography with a sense of ease and spontaneity that encourages more frequent shooting.

Just like a Cookie!

At just 25cm deep and weighing only 130g, this lens delivers an effortless experience with gimbals and First Person View configurations. So light and portable, you can even tear it like a lens cap and shoot handheld with ease. Thanks to its sleek design and remarkable portability, you'll take it everywhere and capture more than ever before!

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