New Laowa AF 200mm f/2 Lens Leaks

credits: Venus Optics

Fresh leaks have shed more light on Venus Optics’ upcoming Laowa AF FF 200mm f/2 C-Dreamer, a lens that could mark a big moment for modern mirrorless systems. The 200mm f/2 has always been a bit of a unicorn in photography, Canon and Nikon built legendary versions for DSLRs, but so far the mirrorless world has mostly gone without.

According to new information, the C-Dreamer will be a full-frame autofocus lens weighing in at around 1.6 kilograms. That makes it lighter than Nikon’s DSLR-era 200mm f/2 G VR II (2.9 kg) and Canon’s EF 200mm f/2L IS (2.5 kg), while still considerably larger than typical 135mm f/1.8 lenses like Sony’s GM or Nikon’s Plena. The optical design hasn’t been detailed yet, but it’s said to rival Sigma’s new 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens in sharpness and control of aberrations. On top of that, the Laowa will reportedly support 43mm drop-in filters, a handy feature for variable ND or CPL use, and it will accept teleconverters for extra reach.

The leaked specs also mention features such as weather sealing, an AF/MF switch, focus limiter, de-clicked aperture ring for video, and a customisable function button. With its bright f/2 aperture, the lens should excel for indoor sports, wildlife, and portrait work, where subject isolation and bokeh are critical. Mount options are said to start with Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF, with Fujifilm X and GFX versions in development. A release is rumoured for October 2025, which would make this the first new 200mm f/2 prime in years and potentially the only one available natively for mirrorless.