Venus Optics Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Fuji X #VE428FX

Circular Fisheye for Fujifilm X

The Venus Optics Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye mounts on Fujifilm X APS-C bodies and projects a 210-degree circular image onto the sensor. It weighs 135 g and measures 4.8 oz, making it exceptionally light for creative carry. A fast f/2.8 aperture gathers ample light for low-light scenes. The lens focuses as close as 3.1 in (8 cm) for exaggerated near-far perspectives.

Ideal for immersive panoramas and experimental work

Photographers who want to stitch a 360-degree full panorama in two to three shots will appreciate the extreme angle of view. The circular projection fills the frame with a distinct round image rather than a rectilinear crop. Shooters needing conventional rectilinear wide-angle coverage or standard portrait focal lengths should look elsewhere. The manual focus design also suits users comfortable with zone focusing.

Compact prime for minimal kits

The 135 g weight adds negligible mass to a mirrorless kit, leaving room for additional primes or a small tripod. Its f/2.8 aperture keeps shutter speeds usable indoors without pushing ISO excessively. Close focus at 3.1 in enables tabletop and texture work without extra accessories. The lens requires a Fujifilm X mount body and accepts no front filters due to the bulging front element.