These are the best lenses for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS –because GoPro’s mirrorless camera isn't compatible with every Micro Four Thirds lens…
There is some fine print as to which lenses are supported, so these are the best lenses for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS –tested by real photographers
The GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS, a new mirrorless camera from the popular brand, is equipped with a Micro Four Thirds mount, allowing for a wide range of lens options. However, not all lenses that fit the mount are compatible with the ILS. GoPro has provided a list of requirements for lenses to work with the ILS: manual focus only, no focus-by-wire lenses, lenses over 250g require extra support and lenses over 50mm have not been tested yet.
With these considerations in mind, here are the best lenses for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS:
1. Laowa 6mm T/2.1 Zero D Cine: This ultra-wide non-fisheye lens is the best option for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS. It has an effective focal length of 18mm with HyperSmooth, 16mm without, and a minimum focus distance of 0.1m. The lens features a T2.1 maximum aperture, is weather-sealed, and weighs just 180g. The Laowa 6mm T/2.1 Zero-D Cine is built for cinema, featuring two geared control rings for focus and iris control that work with accessories like follow focus.
It minimizes barrel distortion and offers a wide 18mm view, making it an excellent choice for filmmakers.
2. Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Compact Dreamer: While not as ultra-wide as the previous lens, this compact option is still an excellent choice for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS. With an effective focal length of 23mm with HyperSmooth, 20mm without, and a minimum focus distance of 4.7/12 cm, this lens features a rectilinear view, very little barrel distortion, and a bright f/2.8 aperture.
It is lightweight, compact, and affordable, making it a popular choice among users. The Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Compact Dreamer is well-built, though it does not have weather-sealing.
3. Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye: This fisheye lens is the best cropped option for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS. With an effective focal length of 12mm with HyperSmooth, 10.8mm without, and a minimum focus distance of 80mm, it creates a distinctive fisheye effect. The lens is compact and lightweight at 135g, and features a bright f/2.8 aperture. However, it does not have weather-sealing and the 3x crop factor can cause perspective distortion.
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