Why Fisheye?

Fisheye lenses have carved a vital niche in the cine industry, offering far more than just playful, distorted visuals. Their ultra-wide field of view, often exceeding 180 degrees, makes them indispensable for capturing expansive scenes, immersive environments, and dynamic perspectives in everything from narrative films to music videos and documentaries. Ideal for creating dramatic establishing shots, emphasizing spatial depth, or conveying surreal, stylized aesthetics, fisheye lenses enhance storytelling by drawing audiences into unique visual worlds. Beyond their “fun” reputation, they are powerful tools for cinematographers seeking to push creative boundaries, delivering striking compositions that amplify emotion and atmosphere in professional productions.

 

nnovative Fisheye Zoom Lens

Add expansive 180° views to your video content using the Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens from Venus Optics and your ARRI PL-mount camera. This innovative lens covers up to full-frame camera sensors and features a dual round/rectangular fisheye look and a fast, constant T2.9 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.

Dual Fisheye Effect

• At 8mm, this lens produces a circular fisheye effect with a 180° angle of view.
• This immersive look is great for dreamlike effects and 360° content using simple stitching.
• Zoom into 15mm to create a rectangular view with a wide, curved perspective.
• Use the tighter look for establishing shots, action capture, or creative effects.

Fast T2.9 Aperture

This Laowa lens maintains a constant T2.9 maximum aperture across the 8-15mm zoom range. The fast aperture makes it ideal for low-light capture, including astrophotography and night scenes, and for creating shallow depth of field visuals.

Zoom Lens

The versatile 8-15mm zoom range lets you adapt the fisheye look to different shots without having to switch lenses.

Close Focus

• The Laowa 8-15mm's 6.3" minimum focus lets you get close to your subjects, creating an exaggerated POV.
• This creates a bug-eye effect that is ideal for surreal looks, horror sequences, and more.

Cine Housing with Interchangeable Mount

This ARRI PL-mount lens has a rugged, cine-style design with 0.8 MOD focus, iris, and zoom gears. It can be adapted with separately available Canon RF, FUJINON X, Leica L, and Nikon Z bayonet mounts. NOTE: This lens produces a narrower field of view when used with the Super 35 FUJINON X mount. 

Key Features

• Full Frame | T2.9-T22 Aperture Range
• Circular 8mm and Rectangular 15mm Looks
• 0.8 MOD FIZ Gears | 75° Focus Rotation
• 180° Field of View
• 6.3" Minimum Focus
• Compact, Lightweight Design
• Optional Bayonet Mounts
• Focus Marks in Feet and Meters

• Venus Optics Venus 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens (ARRI PL)
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap