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    Venus Laowa 17mm F1.8
    Venus Laowa 17mm F1.8

    Venus Laowa 17mm F1.8

    17mm · f/1.8

    Overview

    The Venus Laowa 17mm F1.8 is a fully manual, compact lens for Micro Four-Thirds with metal construction and clear markings. Optically, it is not the sharpest even when focus is nailed, with softer edges wide open. Build quality is solid and well-balanced on smaller MFT bodies. It suits photographers comfortable with manual focus who want a fast, affordable wide-standard prime for walk-around use.