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Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Lightweight

The widest rectilinear f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds: 7.5mm (15mm full-frame equivalent, 110°) in a compact metal body with a 46mm filter thread — a small, fast ultra-wide for astro, interiors, landscapes and gimbal video. Manual focus to 12cm; no autofocus or stabilisation. Lightweight version for drones and gimbals: same optics, 150g, no electronics.

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Value & Depreciation
£519
Launch price
→
£459
Today
=
12%
Value drop
Over ~9 years, this camera has cost roughly £7/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2017
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
7mm
Aperture
f/2
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Filter Size
46mm
Dimensions
50mm diameter × 55mm length
Weight
150g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Manual focus
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.11x
Min. Focus Distance
0.12m

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£899
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£899
OM-3
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£999
GH6
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£1199
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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.1
Street
5.6
Travel
5.1
Wedding & Events
2.3
Filmmaking
3.5
Documentary
2.4
Landscape
6.8
Casual
3.6
Food
3.1
Architecture
6.6
Astrophotography
6.4
Underwater
4.6
✅ Great For
🌄
Landscape 6.8 Strong on focal length, portability and filter compatibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
💍
Wedding & Events 2.3 Held back by autofocus and focal length. Scored down: manual focus only.
🎥
Documentary 2.4 Held back by video handling and autofocus. Scored down: manual focus only.
🍽️
Food 3.1 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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