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The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D for Canon is an ultra-wide angle prime lens for Canon EF-mount and APS-C cameras. Key features include:
Canon EF mount
Great for architecture, landscape, and low-light photography
High-quality optical design
Accurate, fully manual focusing
Canon EF mount. This ultra-wide angle lens was designed for use on full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras. You can also use it on APS-C cameras, where it gives you a 19.2mm-equivalent focal length.
High-Quality Optics. The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D’s rectilinear optical design keeps distortion at bay, making this lens perfect for architectural and landscape photography. Its two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements help to eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing while keeping images sharp. Its f/2.8 aperture makes it great for low-light shooting, while the Frog Eye coating keeps the front element clear of dust and moisture, allowing you to work in inclement conditions.
Fully Manual Lens. The 12mm f/2.8 is a fully manual lens. Its floating optical system maintains a high level of performance throughout its focal range of 7.09 in. to infinity.
This lens does not natively accept a filter.
Yes, this lens was designed for full-frame cameras but still works well with crop-frame cameras.
| Angle of View |
121.96° |
| Autofocus |
Manual Focus Only |
| Brand |
Venus Optics |
| Compatibility |
Crop and Full Frame |
| Focal Length |
12.0-12.0 |
| Hood Included |
No |
| Image Stabilization |
No |
| Item Type |
Lens |
| Lens Type |
Wide Angle |
| Max Aperture |
2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture |
22.0 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance |
0.6feet |
| Mount |
Canon EF |
| Weight |
1.34 lbs. |