Venus Optics Laowa 12mm
The new 12mm lens is currently the widest t/2.9 lens that can cover sensor up to both full frame & vista vision size (wider than full frame), making it one of the ideal wide angle option for both professional cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras.
This 12mm lens is extremely compact and lightweight despite of the extreme specifications. It measures 3.4” (87mm) long and weighs less than 1.5 lb (675g). It can be easily fitted onto any sorts of stabilizations system including handheld gimbals.
The lens able to focus at an extremely close focusing distance. It can focus anywhere from 7” away from sensor (<4” from 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.
Features
– 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
Focal Length - 12mm
Stop Range - t/2/9-22
Angle of View - 122°
Aperture Blades - 7