Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens for Cinema and Mirrorless Cameras (PL Mount)

The new Venus Optics Laowa 12mm Lens is currently the widest t2.9 lens that can cover sensors up to both full-frame and vista vision size (wider than full-frame), making it one of the ideal wide-angle options for both professional cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras.
Suitable for both Large Format and Super35 Cameras
The image circle allows cinematographers to use not only full-frame sensors (Size of 43.14mm) but also to fill the Vista Vision sensors on RED Monstro and the sensor on Arri Alexa LF (Size at open-gate is 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.
Super Compact and Lightweight
This 12mm lens is extremely compact and lightweight despite the extreme specifications. It measures 3.4 inches (87mm) long and weighs less than 1.5 lb (675g). It can be easily fitted onto any sort of stabilization system including handheld gimbals.
Close-to-Zero Distortion
The optical distortion of an 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 percent. Venus Optics, however, is able to compress the distortion to a close-to-zero level.  In fact, the ‘Zero-D’ claim had been validated by many existing Laowa lens owners from all around the world.
Extremely Close Focusing Distance
The lens is able to focus at an extremely close distance. It can focus anywhere from 7 inches away from the sensor (less than 4 inches from the front element) all the way to infinity. No diopter will be needed in this case. Wide angle lenses usually create a ‘flat’ image with very deep DOF but with this close focusing ability and a fast t-stop, Laowa 12mm is able to create some unique wide and shallow DOF look with a pleasing bokeh.
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-degree smooth focus throw is designed for accurate 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 the industry-sized matte box. Venus Optics has tested with a number of matte boxes in the market and it is still free of vignetting on the VV sensor with the matte box installed.
Robust and Professional Cinema Housing
The lens comes with the PL mount. Shims with different thickness is also included for users to do flange calibration.