Laowa Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide prime
Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
Quick answer
The Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 6mm at f/2.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
- Micro Four Thirds (12mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 6mm
- Aperture
- f/2–16
- Weight
- 188g
- Filter
- 58mm
- Min focus
- 0.09m
What 6mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 12mm
- 122° 112.6° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 6mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorLaowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 6mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 5
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.09 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.18×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 188 g
- Length
- 52 mm
- Diameter
- 61 mm
General
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: venuslens.net
What can you shoot with the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT?
At 6mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT?
It is a fixed 6mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 6mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 12mm on full frame, with a 112.6° horizontal and 122° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 63 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
