A truly wide-angle prime featuring a rectilinear optical design, the black Canon EF-mount Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D from Venus Optics is specifically meant to limit distortion for clear and accurate portrayals of landscapes and architectural subjects. The optical construction also incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved sharpness and reduced color fringing. A Frog Eye Coating has been applied, too, to repel dust and moisture from the front element of the lens to benefit working in trying environmental conditions. Benefitting the optical attributes, this lens also features a precise manual focus design along with a floating optical system to maintain accurate rendering throughout the focus range, from 7.09" to infinity. Additionally, a petal-shaped lens hood is also incorporated into the lens' design to reduce flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.

Converts Lens to 17mm f/4 Lens    EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements    Two Aspherical Elements    Rectilinear Design, Low Distortion    Frog Eye Dust & Water-Repellent Coating    Manual Focus Design    Magic Shift Adapter, Canon EF to Sony E    +/-10mm of Shift, 360° Rotation

Ultra wide-angle prime designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, this 12mm f/2.8 can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 19.2mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is well-suited to working in low and difficult lighting conditions.

Rectilinear design renders subjects with minimal distortion in order to suit landscape and architectural applications.

Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color neutrality. Two aspherical elements are also featured to limit spherical aberrations for improved sharpness.

A Frog Eye Coating has been applied to repel both dust and moisture for added protection when working in inclement conditions.

Manual focus design employs a floating optical system to maintain performance throughout the focusing range of 7.09" to infinity.

Built-in petal-shaped lens hood shields the lens from stray light to reduce flare and ghosting and also protects the front elements from accidental impacts.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will it work with the auto exposure features on my Nikon? (Aperture and Shutter speed priority etc.)

A: There is no auto exposure capability when using the Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon F.

Q: 2. Is lens hood removable?

A: Yes, the lens hood is removable.

Q: 3. Is this adapter compatible with the Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D lens for Canon EF?

A: Since the Venus 20mm f/4 Zero-D is already shift lens, the Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter MSC (Canon EF Lens to Sony E Body) would not be compatible.

Q: 4. Does it come with a tripod mount? I'd prefer the lens to stay stationary and have the camera shift in order to avoid parallax.

A: No, this lens/shift adapter does not have a tripod connection.

Q: 5. Does it come with the lens support attachment already mounted or separately in the same box ?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter MSC (Canon EF Lens to Canon R Body) comes with the lens support attachment already mounted.

Q: 6. Can this be used on a Sony A7iii ??

A: Yes it will work but you have to put the camera in Super 35 mode so that it wont vignette.

Q: 7. There's no mention of Tilt capability Up/Down in degrees?

A: Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Pentax K only has shift. It does not have tilt.

Q: 8. If I take the f type for Nikon ... can I use my FTZ adapter to use it also with Nikon z ... I have both Fx Nikon and Z Nikon

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon F will work with DSLR Nikon F mount cameras and will also work with mirrorless Nikon Z cameras with the FTZ adapter.

Q: 9. So if I have the 12mm Laowa EF Sony Lens - can I use this or do I have to have the Canon version??

A: The converter is Sony E on the camera side, and Canon EF on the lens side. This would not work with a Sony E mount lens.

Q: 10. What lenses are compatible with this converter?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter MSC (Nikon F Lens to Nikon Z Body) is for the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Nikon F (Black), B&H # VE1228NAI, to be able to use the lens on the following mirrorless cameras: the Kolari Vision Z5 Forensics Kit, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z50, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z6 III, Nikon Z7, Nikon Z7 II, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z9, Nikon Zf, and Nikon Zfc.