Laowa FF II 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom
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Specifications
| Brand | Laowa |
|---|---|
| Category | Ultra-Wide Angle, Fisheye |
| Prime or Zoom | Zoom |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Focal length (mm) | 8-15 |
| Aperture (max) | 2.8 |
| Angle of View | 180-175° |
| Filter Size (mm) | None |
| Weight (g) | 650 |
| Length (mm) | 95 |
| Diameter (mm) | 76.4 |
| Weather Sealed | ✘ |
| Image Stabilization | ✘ |
| Min. focus distance (m) | 0.16 |
| Max. magnification | 0.23 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Release Price (USD) | 699 |
Description and Reviews
Key Take-Aways:
The Laowa FF II 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom is a manual-focus full-frame fisheye zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, circular at 8 mm and diagonal at 15 mm. Laowa lists it at about 650 g with a 0.16 m close focus, and it costs $699. As of Oct 2026, four written reviews and nine videos are linked here, and the written reviews differ. Digital Camera World praises the solid metal build, sharp images and getting both fisheye looks from one lens, but notes there is no lens-based EXIF data. PetaPixel calls it sharp but niche, with corners needing a stopped-down aperture. The Phoblographer gives it 3 out of 5 and finds it hard to use on moving subjects.
From Laowa:
Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye is a full-frame lens designed for photographers and content creators seeking bold, creative perspectives. It delivers a dual fisheye effect with a versatile zoom range and an ultra-fast f/2.8 aperture, guaranteeing a jaw-dropping visual style for stunning imagery. An unparalleled flexibility is provided to vloggers, content creators, and photographers for capturing expansive landscapes, compact cities, action sports, and 360° panoramas.
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens offers an extra-wide view, delivering a sweeping 180° angle of view at its 8mm focal length on full-frame cameras. This expansive perspective captures vast scenes in a single frame, producing a dramatic circular fisheye effect with pronounced curvature, ideal for immersive landscapes, astrophotography, and 360° panoramas. As the lens zooms to 15mm, the angle of view narrows slightly, filling the full-frame sensor with a rectangular fisheye image that retains a wide, distorted perspective.
Reviews:
- Phillip Reeve: REVIEW: Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye, Martin, Jun 2025
- Digital Camera World: Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye review: it’s like two fisheye lenses in one, giving you full creative control, Matthew Richards, Jun 2025
- The Phoblographer: Laowa 8-15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens Review Update: Big Sad, Chris Gampat, Jul 2025
- PetaPixel: Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF II Zoom Fisheye Review: Sharp But Niche, Chris Niccolls, Jul 2025
YouTube:
- Christopher Frost: Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom lens review (Full-frame), Jun 2025
- Gordon Laing: Laowa 8-15mm f2.8 Fisheye Zoom REVIEW, Jun 2025
- Albert Dros: Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Fisheye For Landscape & Astro Photography, Jun 2025
- Photo Feaver: This Lens Is SUPER WIDE | Laowa 8-15mm F/2.8 Fisheye Lens Review, Jun 2025
- Richard Wong: Fisheye Zoom - Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 (FF L/E/Z/RF), Jun 2025
- Daniel Do: Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 Review – The Weirdest Lens I’ve Ever Used, Jun 2025
- PetaPixel: I Almost NEVER Use a Lens Like This!, Jul 2025
- Carty Caruso: This lens changed my mind about shooting FISHEYE!! | Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8, Jul 2025
- TheKillaTapes: I was WRONG about this fisheye for skateboarding | Laowa 8-15mm Review, Jan 2026