Laowa VE2040GFX

Laowa 20-40mm f/8 GFX Zoom Lens: Expansive Angular Vision for Fujifilm Medium FormatDiscover a new realm of creative possibility for your Fujifilm GFX medium format camera with the Laowa 20-40mm f/8 GFX Zoom Lens. This groundbreaking optic is meticulously engineered to deliver an unparalleled ultra-wide to wide-angle perspective, empowering photographers to capture breathtaking landscapes, commanding architectural scenes, and immersive interiors with exceptional detail and clarity. As one of the widest zoom objectives available for the GFX system, it fills a crucial gap for professionals and enthusiasts who demand expansive fields of view without compromising on quality.The primary benefit of this lens lies in its extraordinary zoom range, equivalent to approximately 16-32mm in full-frame terms. This versatility allows you to go from an immense, all-encompassing ultra-wide view at 20mm to a more standard wide-angle perspective at 40mm, all within a single, compact lens. This eliminates the need to carry multiple prime lenses, making it an ideal companion for travel, hiking, and on-location shoots where efficiency and a lighter kit are paramount.A hallmark of Laow´s design philosophy is the integration of its acclaimed Zero-D (Zero Distortion) feature. This lens exhibits close-to-zero optical distortion across its entire zoom range, ensuring that straight lines in your composition remain perfectly straight in the final image. This is an invaluable asset for architectural and real estate photographers, saving countless hours of post-processing correction and guaranteeing a precise, true-to-life representation of your subject.Despite its powerful capabilities for medium format, the Laowa 20-40mm boasts a surprisingly compact and lightweight design. Its thoughtful construction and constant f/8 aperture allow it to be significantly smaller and lighter than comparable zoom lenses, offering superior portability and handling. The constant f/8 aperture also ensures consistent exposure settings as you zoom, simplifying your workflow and allowing you to focus purely on your composition. The lens features a weather-sealed front element, providing an extra layer of protection against dust and moisture when shooting in challenging outdoor conditions.Main Features:* Ultra-wide to wide-angle zoom range from 20mm to 40mm.* Designed exclusively for the Fujifilm GFX medium format mount.* Features a class-leading close-to-Zero Distortion (Zero-D) optical design.* A constant f/8 maximum aperture for consistent exposure during zooming.* Robust and precise manual focus mechanism for tactile control.* Remarkably compact and lightweight for a medium format zoom lens.* Weather-sealed front element for enhanced durability.* A 10-bladed aperture diaphragm that produces beautiful 10-point sunstars.Technical Specifications:* Product Code: VE2040GFX* Focal Length: 20-40mm* Aperture Range: f/8 - f/22* Angle of View: 100.4° - 63.6°* Format Compatibility: Medium Format* Camera