{"product_id":"laowa-ve1229pl-camera-lenses-specialty-lenses","title":"Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens for Cinema and Mirrorless Cameras (PL Mount)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe new Venus Optics Laowa 12mm Lens is currently the widest\nt2.9 lens that can cover sensors up to both full-frame and vista vision size\n(wider than full-frame), making it one of the ideal wide-angle options for both\nprofessional cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuitable for both Large Format and Super35 Cameras\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe image circle allows cinematographers to use not only full-frame sensors\n(Size of 43.14mm) but also to fill the Vista Vision sensors on RED Monstro and\nthe sensor on Arri Alexa LF (Size at open-gate is 44.7mm) fully. The lens is\nalso ideal for Super35-sized camera owners with the ultra-wide 17mm equivalent\nfield of view and its future-proof decision when cinematographers need to upgrade\nto large format cameras.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuper Compact and Lightweight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 12mm lens is extremely compact and lightweight despite the extreme\nspecifications. It measures 3.4 inches (87mm) long and weighs less than 1.5 lb\n(675g). It can be easily fitted onto any sort of stabilization system including\nhandheld gimbals.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClose-to-Zero Distortion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe optical distortion of an ultra-wide angle lens will never be a nightmare\nfor DoP. The distortion rate of good wide-angle lenses in the market ranges\nfrom 2-4 percent. Venus Optics, however, is able to compress the distortion to\na close-to-zero level.  In fact, the\n‘Zero-D’ claim had been validated by many existing Laowa lens owners from all\naround the world.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtremely Close Focusing Distance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lens is able to focus at an extremely close distance. It can focus anywhere\nfrom 7 inches away from the sensor (less than 4 inches from the front element)\nall the way to infinity. No diopter will be needed in this case. Wide angle\nlenses usually create a ‘flat’ image with very deep DOF but with this close\nfocusing ability and a fast t-stop, Laowa 12mm is able to create some unique\nwide and shallow DOF look with a pleasing bokeh.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobust and Professional Cinema Housing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned with standard 0.8 mod gears on both aperture and focusing rings for\neasy installation of follow-focus system. An extended 270-degree smooth focus\nthrow is designed for accurate focus pulling. The entire enclosure of the lens\nis made up of aluminum alloy. A 114mm step-ring is included in the package to\nexpand the front diameter to fit with the industry-sized matte box. Venus\nOptics has tested with a number of matte boxes in the market and it is still\nfree of vignetting on the VV sensor with the matte box installed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobust and Professional Cinema Housing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lens comes with the PL mount. Shims with different thickness is also\nincluded for users to do flange calibration.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anhui ChangGeng Optical Tech Co. (Venus)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42180316037168,"sku":"VE1229PL","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/3219\/9216\/files\/3333430.jpg?v=1752446960","url":"https:\/\/focuscamera.com\/products\/laowa-ve1229pl-camera-lenses-specialty-lenses","provider":"Focus Camera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}