laowa cf 8-16mm f3.5-5 c-dreamer lens

The Laowa CF 8-16mm f3.5-5 C-Dreamer Lens is a new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It was released in October 2023 by Laowa, a Chinese company that specializes in innovative and unique lenses. The lens has a constant focal length range of 8-16mm, which covers a diagonal angle of view of 40.9°. This means that the lens can capture a wide field of view, ideal for landscape, architecture, interior, and astrophotography. The lens has a fast maximum aperture of f3.5-5.0, which allows for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field effects. The lens also has a close focusing distance of 0.2m, which enables some macro capabilities with a maximum magnification ratio of 0.125x.

The Laowa CF 8-16mm f3.5-5 C-Dreamer Lens has a high-quality optical design, consisting of 12 elements in 16 groups. The lens features five rounded aperture blades, which create smooth and circular bokeh. The lens also has a C-Dreamer coating, which reduces flare and ghosting and enhances contrast and color rendition. The lens has a filter size of 86mm, which allows for the use of various filters such as polarizers, NDs, and UVs. The lens has a compact and lightweight body, weighing only 463g and measuring 88.53mm in length. The lens is available in five different mounts: E (Sony), X (Fujifilm), Z (Nikon), R (Canon), and EFM (Canon). The lens is compatible with both full-frame and APS-C cameras, but it will produce vignetting on full-frame sensors.