A truly wide-angle prime featuring a rectilinear optical design, the Canon RF-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.

RF-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    Floating Optical Design    Built-In Petal-Shape Lens Hood

Ultra wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras.

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. Can a changeable lens mount be purchased ?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens (PL Mount) (B&H# VE1229PL) is not available with an interchangeable lens mount. As of this time, there is no such alternate mount that is sold by the manufacturer.

Q: 2. Where can I get the filter adapter?

A: Venus Optics sells a filter adapter through their website.

Q: 3. Does this lens work on my A7R4 mirrorless? Thanks

A: Yes it will. Totally manual.

Q: 4. What are the regions that this lens warranty cover? Where does it need to be send for in-warranty service?

A: The Products we sell will come with US Warranties. In many cases you will need to send the product to a facility in the USA if you need warranty services. You can also add Square Trade Protection Plans at checkout to most products, including this one, that will offer International Coverage and allow you to send the product to a local repair facility if needed.

Q: 5. Can I use filters with this lens?

A: Venus Optics offers a 100mm filter holder that attaches to the lens.

Q: 6. can i change the mount? Or is it fixed?

A: The mount is fixed.

Q: 7. I take it from the reviews this is MF and not AF? Is there another wide choice that is AF? Ty

A: Yes, this is a manual focus lens. There are currently 21 wide angle lenses from 14mm to 35mm with autofocus. Take a look here: https://bhpho.to/2HiF3dI

Q: 8. What would be the recommended PL to Ef mount for this lens

A: The ones made by Wooden Camera are a solid option.

Q: 9. Why is there no magic shift converter for the Sony E mount version of this lens?

A: The Magic shift converter was created as a combination adapter and tilt shift converter. The E mount version of the lens would need to have a converter to a different mount to be able to work with the geometrics of this lens when used as a tilt shift.

Q: 10. I understand this could be a more opinion based question but.. How would this lens be for hyperfocal/sharpness.. for that dreamy Malik look, would it hold up(on a budget)? .. also will it work for 8k on say an R5/R5C with a canon adapter?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens (Canon EF) is a good performing lens concerning sharpness, especially when stepped down. The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens (Canon EF) does cover the full-frame sensor on the Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera and Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera when adapting the RF mount to EF mount.