Laowa 12 mm T2,9 Zero-D Cine for Arri PL

Suitable for both Large format & Super35 cameras © Shao Wei The image circle allows cinematographers to use not only on full frame sensors (Size = 43.14mm), but also able to fill the Vista Vision sensors on RED Monstro and the sensor on Arri Alexa LF (Size @ open-gate = 44.7mm) fully. The lens is also ideal for Super35-sized camera owners with the ultra-wide 17mm equivalent field of view and its future-proof decision when cinematographers need to upgrade to large format cameras. Screengrabs © Alan Caudillo Super compact & lightweight 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. © Film Jams Close-to-zero distortion The optical distortion of ultra-wide angle lens will never be a nightmare for DoP. The distortion rate of good wide angle lenses in the market ranges from 2-4%. Venus Optics, however, are able to compress the distortion to a close-to-zero level.  In fact, the ‘Zero-D’ claim had been validated by many existing Laowa lenses owners from all around the world. Extremely close focusing distance The lens able to focus at an extremely close focusing distance. It can focus anywhere from 7” away from sensor ( Robust and professional cinema housing Designed with standard 0.8 mod gears on both aperture and focusing rings for easy installation of follow-focus system. An extended 270° smooth focus throw is designed for accruate focus pulling. The entire enclosure of the lens is made up of aluminum alloy. A 114mm step-ring is included   in the package to expand the front diameter to fit with industry sized matte box. Venus Optics have tested with a number of matte boxes in the market and it is still free of vignetting on VV sensor with the matte box installed. © Film Jams Robust and professional cinema housing The lens comes with three different variants, PL, EF and E mount (Not inter-changeable). Shims with different thickness is also included for users to do flange calibration. The complimentary watertight and crushproof Pelican hard case protects the the lenses from damage during travel. Reviews & Samples Screengrabs © Alan Caudillo Review by Film Jams Review by CVP Shooting with the still version of Laowa 12mm © Parker Walbeck Name Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Focal Length 12mm Stop Range t/2.9 – 22 Angle of View 122° Format Compatibility Full frame, VistaVision Lens Structure 16 elements in 10 groups Aperture Blades 7 Min. shooting Distance 18 cm Front Diameter 102mm, works with 114mm adaptor ring & Matte box Filter Thread No filter (Matte box is required) Length 87mm Weight 675g Mounts PL / EF / E