Venus Optics has announced the manual focus Laowa 12-24mm F5.6 wide-angle lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
As well as a version for Sony E-mount their are also versions available for Leica M, Nikon Z and Canon RF.
The lens is constructed of 15 elements in 11 groups. Of these 15 elements there are 2 aspherical elements and 3 ED elements. The front element includes what Venus calls a “Frog-Eye” coating, which repels dust and water.
There’s also a five-bladed aperture diaphragm which according to Venus Optics helps to deliver “stunning 10-point” sun stars.
The lens features three rings on the body: a focus ring, a zoom ring and an aperture ring.
An adapter ring is also included that allows you to use 77mm screw-in filters. The adapter ring also functions as a lens hood.
The dimensions of the lens vary based on the mount that you choose, but the Sony E-mount versions measures 2.73x 3.68″ (69.4*93.6mm) and weighs in at around 1.09lbs / 497g (with no hood or front/rear caps).
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Key Specs
Format: | Full Frame |
Focal length: | 12-24mm |
Max. Aperture: | f/5.6 |
Angle of view: | 84° – 121.9° |
Lens structure: | 15 elements in 11 groups(2 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements) |
Aperture blades: | 5 |
Min. focusing distance: | 5.91″/15cm |
Max. Magnification: | 0.4x |
Focus Mode: | Manual (MF) |
Filter thread: | ø77mm |
Dimensions: | About ø2.73x 3.30″ (69.4*84mm) (M)ø2.73×3.60″ (69.4*91.6mm) (R)ø2.73x 3.68″ (69.4*93.6mm) (E)ø2.73x 3.76″ (69.4*95.6mm) (Z) |
Weight: | About 1.09lbs/497g (with no hood or front/rear caps) |
Mount: | Leica M / Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon RF |
The Laowa 12-24mm F5.6 is already available to purchase via Venus Optics and authorized resellers for $649 (US dollars).
For more information on this lens please visit the Venus Optics website.
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