Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Quick answer
The Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 8-16mm at f/3.5 for the Sony E mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (12–24mm equiv.)
- 52 Sony E cameras
- Focal
- 8–16mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5
- Filter
- 86mm
- Min focus
- 0.2m
What 8-16mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 12–24mm
- 84.1–122° 73.7–112.6° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 8mm (and 16mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorLaowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 8-16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 5
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 86 mm
Specification source: venuslens.net
What can you shoot with the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF?
At 8-16mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF?
It zooms across 8-16mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 8-16mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 12–24mm on full frame, with a 73.7–112.6° horizontal and 84.1–122° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 47 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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