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SUMMARY

Laowa has officially launched the 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye, a compact, multi-mount lens for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds sensors. This parafocal lens can capture a circular fisheye image at 4.5mm and a rectangular fisheye image at 10mm, offering versatility for both stills and video. It features manual focus, a close focusing distance of 10cm, and a 180-degree field of view at its widest. Weighing approximately 338g, it is considered lightweight for its aperture and zoom capabilities.

TAKEAWAYS

Laowa's new lens is a compact fisheye zoom nicknamed the "muffin lens".

It offers both circular (at 4.5mm) and rectangular (at 10mm) fisheye perspectives.

The lens features a parafocal design, maintaining focus while zooming, ideal for video.

Available in multiple mounts for APS-C and MFT sensors, it focuses as close as 10cm.

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