Ken Rockwell house

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/laowa/12mm.htm

Review

Even at f/2.8, detail in the center is virtually as sharp as the optimum apertures, though as expected the fall off in the corners is more obvious (though quality is still admirable). Part of sharpness fall off at f/2.8 is the impact of reduced depth of field, which is unavoidable.

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/laowa_12mm_f2_8_zero_d_review/

Small $50 discount to price

https://www.adorama.com/ve1228caef.html

Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine is one of the widest and fastest available lens for shooting with large format sensors. It is designed with a 46.5mm image circle, successfully covers both full frame and Vista Vision-sized sensors. Despite the ultra-wide 122° field of view, the image is perfectly rectilinear and features a close-to-zero distortion rate. The focus flow is extended to 270° for cinematographers to also take advantage of the 0.6 feet (18cm) closest focusing distance. The lens is super lightweight (650g, 1.4lbs) and comes with a 100mm front diameter. A 114mm step up ring is included for filmmakers to fit rod supported matte box onto the lens. Both EF and PL mount will be available.

The retail pricing of the 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine is not ready yet and it will be ready to ship in around late 2019.

Our interview

Canon RF and Nikon Z mount versions are available now.

https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-12mm-f2-8-zero-d/

Venus Optics, the manufacturer who specializes in making wide angle and macro photo lenses under the brand name of Laowa, announce the Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine lens. The new 12mm lens is currently the widest t/2.9 lens that can cover sensor up to both full frame & vista vision size (wider than full frame), making it one of the ideal wide angle option for both professional cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras.

Features

• Full Frame / Vista Vision coverage
• Close to zero distortion
• 122 degrees FoV
• Super Compact
• EF or PL or E mount available
• Step-up to 114mm for matte box installation
• $1499 at https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-12mm-t-2-9-zero-d-cine/

Venus Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Ultra-WideAngle Lens deal for $799 (and includes $75 gift card)

https://www.adorama.com/ve1228caef.html

Deal - $75 discount+ $75 gift card

https://www.adorama.com/ve1228sofe.html