Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D – Leica M – Silver
Marrying an ultra-compact form factor with an ultra-wide field of view, the silver Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL is a sleek prime lens with distinctly low distortion and rectilinear rendering to suit interior, architecture, astrophotography, nature, and landscape applications. The broad 114° angle of view is aided by an advanced optical design, which includes aspherical, high refractive index, and low dispersion elements, to realize well-corrected, sharp, and color-accurate imagery. The lens has a manual focus design and permits working with subjects as close as 27 cm away and its built-in petal-shaped hood helps to block stray light from causing unwanted lens flare.
Note: Alternative colour shown, this is for the silver version of this lens.
Key Features of the Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D – Leica M (Silver)
- Ultra-wide prime is designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras.
- Two aspherical elements and one ultra-high refractive index glass elements help to control distortion and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.
- Three extra-low dispersion elements are used to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations to produce high clarity and color accuracy.
- Impressively wide 114° angle of view pairs with a rectilinear design, which renders subjects with minimal distortion to suit the landscape and architectural applications. This ultra-wide field of view will exceed that of a rangefinder camera’s viewfinder; an external electronic viewfinder or live view method should be used for making accurate compositions.
- Rangefinder-coupled for accurate focusing using the camera’s viewfinder; despite the lens having a minimum focusing distance of 27 cm, the lens/rangefinder is only coupled for accurate focusing to 0.70 m and this distance is highlighted on the focusing distance scale. For working between 27 cm and 0.70 m, live view methods should be used for accurate focusing.
- A built-in petal-shaped lens hood helps to prevent stray light from causing lens flare and also offers some physical protection to the lens’s front element.
- The front of the lens is threaded to accept optional 52mm filters. The lens is also compatible with an optional, dedicated 100mm filter holder.
- Five-blade diaphragm produces distinct 10-point sun stars and specular highlights when stopped-down and photographing point light sources.
Ultra-Wide Perspective
The lens provides an ultra-wide-angle perspective of 114° on a full-frame sensor, allowing you to capture expansive landscapes, architecture, and interiors.
Zero-Distortion Design
The "Zero-D" in the lens name stands for zero distortion. Laowa has designed this lens to minimize distortion, ensuring straight lines remain straight without any noticeable bending or distortion towards the edges of the frame.
Compact and Lightweight
The lens features a compact and lightweight design, making it easy to carry and suitable for travel and outdoor photography. It is designed to maintain a compact form factor while delivering high optical performance.
Full-Frame Coverage
The lens is designed to cover the full-frame sensors, providing maximum image coverage and compatibility with Leica M mount cameras.
Manual Focus
The Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D lens is a manual focus lens. It allows for precise focusing control, giving you full control over the focus point in your images
High-Quality Optics
The lens incorporates high-quality optics to deliver sharp and detailed images. It consists of 13 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements, which help minimize aberrations and improve image quality.
Silver Variant
The lens is available in a silver variant, matching the classic look of Leica cameras and providing a cohesive aesthetic when used with Leica M cameras.
Built-in Petal-shaped Lens Hood
The lens features a built-in petal-shaped lens hood, which helps to reduce lens flare and protects the front element from accidental damage.
Wide Aperture
With a maximum aperture of f/4, the lens allows for low-light shooting and provides some creative control over depth of field.
- MPN – VE1440MSIL
- GTIN – 6940486701425
