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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Venus Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Pros: Shortest linear focal length available in the M43 universe; really good yield on most of the frame; very low distortion and vignetting (especially considering the complexity of the project); presence of contacts for the transmission of EXIF data; manual focus assist (as for original lenses); excellent mechanical construction, entirely in metal (as usual in the Laowa house); possibility of using screwed filters; some problems with reflections, especially in the presence of light sources in the frame; small size and weight, in full harmony with the philosophy of the M43 system; Price not very cheap but adequate to the nature and performance of the optics. Cons: Edges not excellent but still absolutely acceptable (especially at intermediate diaphragms); lack - at least at the moment - of a specific profile for automatic lens correction; yellowish dominant rather evident (in particular in the presence of large surfaces of white, such as landscapes with snow) but easily eliminated in post-production. Opinion: For those who - like me - have long embraced the M43 system (with all its strengths and limitations, of course), it was really difficult to resist the idea of finally being able to have an ultra-short linear focal length like the Laowa 6mm ... especially if we consider the great advantage offered by the presence of contacts for the transmission of EXIF data (hoping that sooner or later the relative profile will be made available for the correction of this optics, in particular through an excellent software such as DXO Pure Raw); Even the assisted focus ("focus peaking") is therefore rather easy, without special setups, and the iris adjustment takes place regularly through the dedicated commands on the camera body (there is therefore no manual ring). The optical yield is decidedly high in the center, while as expected the edges appear a bit soft (but still absolutely more than acceptable, especially closing the diaphragm of a few stops); however, the wide aperture allows you to shoot at reasonable ISOs, when the scene makes it necessary. Beyond the bombastic marketing on "Zero-Distortion", the Laowa 6mm. it behaves rather well in the field, and also the vignetting is decidedly contained (even at TA). The mechanics are top-notch: the lens is entirely made of metal, with a focus ring that in my opinion offers adequate resistance and has no play whatsoever; The hood supplied is also metallic (understandably limited, but with a reversible design to minimize the overall size of the lens). Excellent possibility to mount filters: polarizers with "slim" profile do not create any vignetting problem, beyond the poor uniformity of effect in the presence of such a wide shooting angle (but this is certainly not new). Having to make a criticism of this lens (I can't say if it's a problem related only to my specimen), I must admit that I noticed a strong warm dominant (yellowish) on the shots taken with the Laowa, particularly evident on white surfaces. It is not a very pleasant effect, but it can also be easily eliminated in post-production. I ordered the lens directly from China about a month and a half ago, receiving it very quickly. sent on March 19, 2023 |
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