18mm f/0.95 – pen-and-tell

Laowa 18mm f/0.95 Conclusion

On 8. April 202414. April 2024 By Reinhard

I had already posted a few real-life pictures and a first impression at the FolyFos. Today I took the lens into the studio and – what can I say – the disillusionment was huge. Yes, the lens is crisp in the center even at f/0.95. The barrel is not very […]

Laowa 18mm 0.95 in the Monsted lime pits

On 31. March 202411. April 2024 By Reinhard

I’ve had the Laowa 18mm f/0.95 sitting around for some time, on loan from a reader. Somehow I haven’t had the opportunity to use the lens. Because simply snapping a few test charts – that’s not what it’s for. Now I was in the Monsted limestone pit, a very large […]