Venus Optics has recently announced a new wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame cameras, the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6. Available in 4 lens mount options (RF/E/Z/M), it offers an angle of view of 84-121.9°, a constant f/5.6 aperture, manual focus, and a close focus distance of 15cm/5.9”. It is available now, starting at $649. While most of their success is due to their popular probe lens, Laowa (Venus Optics) is also well-known for producing good quality glass that is light on your pockets. Recently, the company launched a new 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for full-frame cameras. Now, they’re back with the release of a compact wide-angle zoom lens for the same format, the new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6. It features a pocket-size, lightweight design and comes at a very competitive price. Let’s take a closer look. Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6: wide-angle full-frame zoom The new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 is a wide-angle, manual-focus-only zoom lens designed for use with full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is currently available in four lens mount options: Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica M. Image credit: Venus Optics While its angle of view varies between 84 and 121.9°, its f/5.6 aperture remains constant across the zoom range. The aperture features a 5-blade design, thus resulting in a 10-point Sunstar effect when stepped down. Image credit: Venus Optics This new 12-24mm has a minimum focusing distance of only 15cm/5.9”. Therefore, it allows users to achieve close-up shots with a very peculiar perspective. Moreover, the lens comes...
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Published By: CineD - Thursday, 7 July, 2022
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