Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 Review – The Weirdest Lens I’ve Ever Used

🎥 In this video, I review one of the most unique lenses released this year — the Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 fisheye zoom. It’s circular at 8mm, full-frame fisheye at 15mm, and stays at f/2.8 the entire way. But is it just a creative gimmick — or an actual tool for serious content creators? I’ll break down: ✅ Real-world tests (including transitions + b-roll) ✅ How it performs for handheld and rigged setups ✅ Build quality, manual focus, and zoom feel ✅ Why it might be the most fun lens I’ve used all year 📦 Price: $699 🔧 Mounts: Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Leica L, PL 🔍 Specs: 180°–175° FOV | 16cm close focus | 650g | Clickable aperture 🎬 Would you use a lens like this in your workflow? Let me know in the comments! 🔗 LINKS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Cinematic LUT pack: https://www.daniportraits.com/produkt... Signature Lightroom Presets: https://www.daniportraits.com/produkt... 0:00 - Introduction & First Impressions 0:45 - Lens Specifications & Build Quality 1:30 - Side-by-Side Comparison (8mm vs 15mm) 2:15 - Manual Focus & No Filter Thread 2:45 - Creative Possibilities & Limitations 3:30 - When NOT to Use This Lens 4:00 - Pricing & Value Comparison 5:00 - Who Should Buy This Lens 5:30 - Final Thoughts & Verdict