The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens is currently the widest t/2.9 lens that can cover sensors up to both full-frame & vista vision size (wider than full frame), making it one of the ideal wide-angle options for both professional cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras.

Suitable for both Large format & Super35 cameras

The image circle allows cinematographers to use not only full frame sensors (Size = 43.14mm), but also able to fill the Vista Vision sensors on RED Monstro and the sensor on Arri Alexa LF (Size @ open-gate = 44.7mm) fully. The lens is also ideal for Super35-sized camera owners with the ultra-wide 17mm equivalent field of view and its future-proof decision when cinematographers need to upgrade to large format cameras.

Super compact & lightweight

This 12mm lens is extremely compact and lightweight despite the extreme specifications. It measures 3.4” (87mm) long and weighs less than 1.5 lb (675g). It can be easily fitted onto any sort of stabilizations system including handheld gimbals.

Close-to-zero distortion

The optical distortion of ultra-wide angle lenses will never be a nightmare for DoP. The distortion rate of good wide-angle lenses in the market ranges from 2-4%. Venus Optics, however, is able to compress the distortion to a close-to-zero level. In fact, the ‘Zero-D’ claim had been validated by many existing Laowa lens owners from all around the world.

Extremely close focusing distance

The lens is able to focus at an extremely close focusing distance. It can focus anywhere from 7” away from the sensor (<4” from the front element) all the way to infinity. No diopter will be needed in this case. Wide angle lenses usually create a ‘flat’ image with very deep DOF but with this close focusing ability and a fast t-stop, Laowa 12mm is able to create some unique wide & shallow DOF look with pleasing bokeh.

Robust and professional Cinema Housing

Designed with standard 0.8 mod gears on both aperture and focusing rings for easy installation of a follow-focus system. An extended 270° smooth focus throw is designed for accurate focus pulling. The entire enclosure of the lens is made up of aluminum alloy.

A 114mm step-ring is included in the package to expand the front diameter to fit with an industry-sized matte box. Venus Optics has tested with a number of matte boxes in the market and it is still free of vignetting on the VV sensor with the matte box installed.

The lens comes with three different variants, PL, EF, and E mount (Not inter-changeable). Shims with different thicknesses are also included for users to do flange calibration.

The complimentary watertight and crushproof Pelican hard case protects the lenses from damage during travel.

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VIDEO: 8k Field testing - Laowa 12mm t/2.9 PL on Z-Cam E2-F8

•  Full Frame / Vista Vision coverage
• Close to zero distortion (Zero-D)
• 122 degrees AoV
• Super Compact
• EF / PL / E / RF/ L mount available
• Step-up to 114mm for matte box installation

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•  Focal Length: 12mm
• Stop Range: t/2.9 – 22
• The angle of View: 122°
• Format Compatibility: Full frame, VistaVision
• Lens Structure: 16 elements in 10 groups
• Aperture Blades: 7
• Min. shooting distance: 18 cm
• Outer Diameter: Step up to 114mm via step-up ring included
• Length: 87mm
• Weight: 675g
• Mounts: PL / EF / E / RF/ L mount

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• 1x Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens

Ultrawide Cine Lens with Zero Distortion - Laowa 12mm T/2.9 Zero-D Cine Review

Laowa 12mm T2.9 Cine 4K 50p/60p Video Test (Shot it on Canon C200 in 10Bit)