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Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530Lens mount:Micro Four ThirdsMaximum focal length:7.5 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):2Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:110 °

Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 72% of camera-lenses
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.8

Build & Handling

20%

4.4

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 60% of camera-lenses
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of camera lens Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.8

Build & Handling

20%

4.4

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

6.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 91.7% of camera lenses.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

6.7
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Filter thread size
49 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
7.5 mm
Maximum focal length
7.5 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
110 °
Minimum angle of view
110 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.12 m
Minimum focus distance
0.12 m
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.12 m, which is closer than 97% of camera lenses and equal to 1.3% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.111xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.111x
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.111x, which is lower than 86.7% of camera lenses and equal to 3.7% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
no
Internal focusing
no
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This camera lens does not support internal focusing. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
226 g
Weight
226 g
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 226 g, which is lighter than 82.8% of camera lenses.
Lens length
46 mm
Lens length
46 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 46 mm long, which is shorter than 89.6% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.4% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
56 mm
Lens diameter
56 mm
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 56 mm, which is slimmer than 97.8% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.4% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
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Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • 0.8 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/2 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    2 vs 2.8
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 284 g lighter
    Weight
    226 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (226 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    226 g vs 510 g
  • 46.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    46 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (46 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    46 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 21 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    56 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (56 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    56 mm vs 77 mm
  • 0.18 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.12 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.8 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/2 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    2 vs 2.8
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.18 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.12 m vs 0.3 m
  • 284 g lighter
    Weight
    226 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (226 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    226 g vs 510 g
  • 46.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    46 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (46 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    46 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 21 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    56 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (56 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    56 mm vs 77 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2020 vs 2016
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • No internal focusing
    Internal focusing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This camera lens does not support internal focusing, the average camera lens does. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
  • 0.08 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.111 x
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.111 x vs 0.192 x
  • 7.29x less popular
    Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine
    the average camera lens
    Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 7.29x less popular
    Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine
    the average camera lens
    Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • No internal focusing
    Internal focusing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This camera lens does not support internal focusing, the average camera lens does. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
  • 0.08 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.111 x
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.111 x vs 0.192 x
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine

  • Ultra-wide 110-degree view is useful for landscapes and interiors
  • Very compact 170g body suits gimbals and drones
  • Fast T2.1 aperture and cine-standard 0.8 MOD gears

What we don't like about Venus Optics Laowa 7 5mm T2 1 MFT Cine

  • Focus is entirely manual
  • Corners are soft at T2.1
  • No electronic communication or EXIF data

Verdict

The Venus Laowa 7.5mm T2.1 MFT Cine is an ultra-wide rectilinear prime lens for Micro Four Thirds systems, featuring a 110-degree angle of view and an optical design of 13 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical and three extra-low dispersion elements. Weighing just 170g with a compact 46mm length, it is highly portable and gimbal-friendly, offering industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears on both the focus and stepless aperture rings, a 49mm filter thread, and a close focusing distance of 12cm for creative subject isolation. Main advantages include its fast T2.1 aperture for low-light performance, near-zero distortion for architectural work, and a robust all-metal build that includes a protective hard-shell case. However, its fully manual design lacks autofocus and electronic communication with the camera, and some users note visible vignetting and a slight loss of sharpness at the extreme corners when shooting wide open.

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