Lens Summary
Brand: Venus Optics
Also Known As: Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E
Release Date: 2016-07-30
MSRP Price: $949
Made in: China
Production Status: In Production
Manufacturer Link: Product Page
Lens Description: Featuring the widest angle of view (122°) ever offered from a f/2.8 lens, this is an ideal lens for a wide variety of shooting situations. From landscape, architecture, interior, travel to the most important, astro photography. The lens is the lightest and most compact lens in its class. Ideal for everyday shooting. It also features close-to-zero optical distortion, allowing photographers to take landscape/architecture shots with straight lines retained. Our exclusive water and dust repelling “Frog Eye Coating” is added to the front element of the lens. For maximum creativity, you can use CPL or ND filters by adding an optional Laowa 100mm filter holder system.
Photography Life Review Summary: The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 is an unusual lens, and a very special-purpose option on today’s market. With all the 14mm lenses available from a myriad of manufacturers – zooms and primes, autofocus and manual focus – it is hard to justify a lens with some performance issues just because it is 12mm. Then again, there is no denying that 2 millimeters can make a difference at such wide focal lengths. It could be the factor that causes you to get the photo rather than miss it. Read the full Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Review by Photography Life.
Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Prime Lens |
Focal Length | 12mm |
Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E |
Format | Full Frame / FX |
Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5 |
Image Stabilization | No |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | Yes |
Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 121.96° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 16 |
Lens Groups | 10 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 3 |
Aspherical Elements | 2 |
Fluorine Coating | Yes |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Manual Focus |
Built-in Focus Motor | No |
Minimum Focus Distance | 7.09" / 18 cm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 2.94 x 3.26" / 74.8 x 82.8 mm |
Weight | 1.3 lb / 609 g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |