Laowa 12mm F2.8 UWA fast FF lens

**jatrax** · 08-16-2016, 08:39 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax should take note of how to launch a new lens. Dozens of very nice images taken by real photographers.

*MightyMike* · 08-16-2016, 09:52 PM

Yes it would be nice if 1st party companies took note, however with Laowa being so new at the moment they really need all the press they can get, people won't and aren't just buying their products on reputation alone, yet with first party companies this happens more often then you might care to think.

Nitrogliserin · 11-14-2016, 06:54 AM

Anyone interested in this lens? BHP says it's available next month. The price though....

MrA · 11-19-2016, 09:08 AM

I'm considering it. As I work in architecture, it tends to be one of the things I photograph outside of work, so the very low distortion has a definite appeal.

One shame is their shift functionality ("magicshift"

) is apparently only for E-mount users, for this lens - whereas their 15mm f4 (which I have) has shift functionality for all mounts, when used with APS-c sensors. Can't have everything I suppose.

I probably will wait to see a review of the forthcoming Irix 11mm f4 before deciding.

beholder3 · 12-02-2016, 01:21 AM - **1 Like**

Its extremely good size quality:

Zygonyx · 12-02-2016, 04:47 AM

Any test yet ?
That's a good challenger for IRIX 11/4

beholder3 · 12-02-2016, 05:01 AM

Dark grey cold rainy weather here. Maybe over the weekend. Testshots out of the window seem to look good.

The Irix 11mm (I tested it on photokina) again is a clunky lens compared to this one (and obviously a full stop slower). Optically not better.
From a prime I want small size, so I am more inclined to carry it.

Zygonyx · 12-02-2016, 09:06 PM

I would agree, particularly if IQ is no worse or even better

beholder3 · 12-03-2016, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Any test yet ?

Here:

Like it a lot and will definitely be part of my travel options.

gavinhw · 12-03-2016, 10:10 AM

It's a "lens with few flaws". Check out Dustin Abbott's review in two parts:

Youtu.be

Youtu.be

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2016, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by wallli77jp

manual focus only. not a major drawback

I'm very glad to hear that...

ranchy · 12-04-2016, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by beholder3

Its extremely good size quality:

Wow.. it seem the lens also come with A-setting?

beholder3 · 12-06-2016, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by ranchy

Wow.. it seem the lens also come with A-setting?

Yes, it works like a Pentax A series lens.

Sandy Hancock · 12-06-2016, 12:40 AM

My! SO small.
This has me even more tempted than the Irix

beholder3 · 12-06-2016, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

My! SO small.
This has me even more tempted than the Irix

My personal dream is Pentax to publish a very compact DFA 24/2.8 next so I could have a supersexy very, very portable 12/24/77mm lens setup covering everything (extendable by the 35mm Macro). Those lenses together you could pack into various pockets of your jacket and just carry the cam.

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08-16-2016, 08:39 PM - 1 Like	#31
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Pentax should take note of how to launch a new lens. Dozens of very nice images taken by real photographers.

08-16-2016, 09:52 PM	#32
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,318	Yes it would be nice if 1st party companies took note, however with Laowa being so new at the moment they really need all the press they can get, people won't and aren't just buying their products on reputation alone, yet with first party companies this happens more often then you might care to think.

11-14-2016, 06:54 AM	#33
Nitrogliserin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Turkey Posts: 246	Anyone interested in this lens? BHP says it's available next month. The price though....

11-19-2016, 09:08 AM	#34
MrA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England UK Posts: 211	I'm considering it. As I work in architecture, it tends to be one of the things I photograph outside of work, so the very low distortion has a definite appeal. One shame is their shift functionality ("magicshift" ) is apparently only for E-mount users, for this lens - whereas their 15mm f4 (which I have) has shift functionality for all mounts, when used with APS-c sensors. Can't have everything I suppose. I probably will wait to see a review of the forthcoming Irix 11mm f4 before deciding.

12-02-2016, 01:21 AM - 1 Like	#35
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Its extremely good size quality:

12-02-2016, 04:47 AM	#36
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Any test yet ? That's a good challenger for IRIX 11/4

12-02-2016, 05:01 AM	#37
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Dark grey cold rainy weather here. Maybe over the weekend. Testshots out of the window seem to look good. The Irix 11mm (I tested it on photokina) again is a clunky lens compared to this one (and obviously a full stop slower). Optically not better. From a prime I want small size, so I am more inclined to carry it.

12-02-2016, 09:06 PM	#38
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	I would agree, particularly if IQ is no worse or even better

12-03-2016, 06:36 AM	#39
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Originally posted by Zygonyx Any test yet ? Here: Like it a lot and will definitely be part of my travel options.

12-03-2016, 10:39 AM	#41
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by wallli77jp manual focus only. not a major drawback I'm very glad to hear that...

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12-04-2016, 03:42 PM	#42
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	Originally posted by beholder3 Its extremely good size quality: Wow.. it seem the lens also come with A-setting?

12-06-2016, 12:23 AM	#43
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Originally posted by ranchy Wow.. it seem the lens also come with A-setting? Yes, it works like a Pentax A series lens.

12-06-2016, 12:40 AM	#44
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	My! SO small. This has me even more tempted than the Irix

12-06-2016, 05:29 AM	#45
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock My! SO small. This has me even more tempted than the Irix My personal dream is Pentax to publish a very compact DFA 24/2.8 next so I could have a supersexy very, very portable 12/24/77mm lens setup covering everything (extendable by the 35mm Macro). Those lenses together you could pack into various pockets of your jacket and just carry the cam.