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12mm F1.8 Laowa MFT lens
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    Specs

    • F1.8-F22
    • 13 elements in 10 groups
    • 5 diaphragm blades
    • 14cm min focus distance
    • 46mm filters
    • 55x50mm size
    • 165g
    • m43 mount only

    Laowa 12mm f/1.8 is a new compact, wide-angle prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras and it gives a 24mm-equivalent field of view. The ultra-fast f/1.8 aperture allows photographers to take astro photos with ease. The lens houses 13 elements in 10 groups and a 5-blade aperture. The lens can focus as close as 14cm (5.5”) and takes 46mm screw-in filters which gives extra convenience to videographers. It weighs only 165g (0.4 lbs) and its 5cm long (2”)..

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  • Development of the Laowa 12mm f/1.8 MFT has been “suspended”.

  • Nooo.... there was a lack of fast / wide / cheap MFT lenses! :-(