Name: Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF Ultra Wide-Angle APS-C Zoom Lens
Brand: Laowa
SKU: VE816SE
Price: 13399.0 ZAR
Availability: OutOfStock

Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF Ultra Wide-Angle APS-C Zoom Lens

R 13,399.00

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Lens Mount

Sony E

Canon RF

Nikon Z

Fuji X

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The Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF Ultra Wide-Angle APS-C Zoom Lens balances impressive versatility with practical portability. This lightweight manual focus zoom provides photographers with an extensive ultra-wide range in an impressively compact package, perfect for everyday carry and spontaneous creative opportunities.

Key Specifications

Lens Mount(s): Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z or Fuji X
Sensor Coverage: APS-C
Focal Length (FoV): 8-16mm (120.9°-82.8°)
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5
Aperture Blades: 5-blade
Focus Type: Manual
Minimum Focus Distance: 20cm / 7.87''
Maximum Magnification: 0.125X
Filter Thread: 86mm
Dimensions: Ø88.4 x 88.53mm / Ø3.48 x 3.49'' (incl. Lens Hood)
Weight: 463g / 1.02lbs

Optimized specifically for APS-C mirrorless systems, this lens delivers an expansive field of view without compromising on portability. Its thoughtful design maintains a remarkably light profile at just 463g while spanning focal lengths from dramatic 8mm to more moderate 16mm perspectives. This range versatility eliminates the need to choose between extreme wide-angle drama and more natural-looking wide compositions during a day's shooting.

Practical features enhance usability across various shooting scenarios. The 86mm filter thread provides access to creative filter options, while the close 20cm minimum focusing distance enables dynamic wide-angle compositions at intimate distances. Videographers will appreciate the de-clickable aperture ring that allows smooth exposure transitions during recording, while still photographers can enjoy distinctive 10-point sunstars when shooting toward bright light sources.

Designed with accessibility in mind, this zoom represents an approachable entry point to ultra-wide photography. The manual focus operation pairs naturally with the extensive depth of field inherent to wide-angle focal lengths, while the compact dimensions ensure the lens never overwhelms smaller mirrorless bodies. Its balanced performance and affordable price point make creative wide-angle perspectives available to more photographers.

Notable features include

Expansive 8-16mm zoom range
Ultra-lightweight and compact design
Optimized for APS-C mirrorless cameras
Compatible with 86mm filters for extra flexibility
Close focusing down to 20cm
De-clickable aperture ring for video
Distinctive 10-point sunstar effect

This versatile ultra-wide zoom excels as a dependable companion for APS-C mirrorless users. Its combination of practical features and exceptional portability makes it particularly valuable for travel photography, street documentation, interior shooting, and vlogging applications. Whether exploring urban environments, capturing landscapes, or documenting spontaneous moments, this lens provides flexible creative possibilities without weighing down your kit.