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Key Features
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Two Aspherical Elements
A truly wide-angle prime featuring a rectilinear optical design, the black Nikon F-mount Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D from Venus Optics is specifically meant to limit distortion for clear and accurate portrayals of landscapes and architectural subjects. The optical construction also incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved sharpness and reduced color fringing. A Frog Eye Coating has been applied, too, to repel dust and moisture from the front element of the lens to benefit working in trying environmental conditions. Benefitting the optical attributes, this lens also features a precise manual focus design along with a floating optical system to maintain accurate rendering throughout the focus range, from 7.09" to infinity. Additionally, a petal-shaped lens hood is also incorporated into the lens' design to reduce flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.
Is it possible to buy a replacement hood for ...
Is it possible to buy a replacement hood for this?
I'm sorry but we don't carry the hood separately. You will have to reach out to Venus Optics at;
Website http://www.venuslens.net/
Date published: 2019-08-08
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Will this lens be better on a DX crop camera seeing that the edges and corners are VERY soft on FX?
Using this lens on a DX camera, you would be using the sweet part of the lens. The corners would not appear as soft on a DX as they do on an FX.
Date published: 2018-08-27
Anybody try this lens on a Nikon D850? If so, how ...
Anybody try this lens on a Nikon D850? If so, how does it work?
This lens would offer excellent performance when paired with the Nikon D850.
Date published: 2021-10-26
How does this lens perform when adapted to other ...
How does this lens perform when adapted to other cameras like Sony A7iii or Panasonic S1?
Both the a7III and the Panasonic s1 are going to work best with native lenses without adapters in terms of auto focus. But because this is a manual focus lens I trust that you are not looking for auto focus. For the price this is an excellent manual focus lens for either camera.
Date published: 2021-05-14
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Is there a listed hyperfocal length for this lens?
There isnt a hyperfocal length published for the lens, as the hypefocal distance not only depends on the focal length of the lens but also the sensor size and the aperture being used. That being said, there are plenty of charts and calculators that can be found online for figuring out the hyperfocal distance.
Date published: 2018-08-27
would this be too wide for real estate on a z6 ...
would this be too wide for real estate on a z6 full frame camera and if so could I switch the z6 to DX mode and essentially have an 18mm?
The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Nikon F is not too wide for real estate work on the full frame Nikon Z6. Remember that you do need the Nikon FTZ Mount Adapter to use teh lens on the Z6. Here is the link:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431716-REG/nikon_4185_ftz_mount_adapter.html
Date published: 2019-01-04
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What are the regions that this lens warranty cover? Where does it need to be send for in-warranty service?
The Products we sell will come with US Warranties. In many cases you will need to send the product to a facility in the USA if you need warranty services. You can also add Square Trade Protection Plans at checkout to most products, including this one, that will offer International Coverage and allow you to send the product to a local repair facility if needed.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Is the Canon EF version compatible with the ZhongYi (Mitakon) to Fuji XF Lens Turbo focal reducer? I.e. the rear element doesn't touch the glass elements in the focal reducer.
This lens is compatible with the Mitakon Zhongyi Lens Turbo Adapter V2 for Full-Frame Canon EF Mount Lens to Fujifilm X Mount APS-C Camera, being that it is a full frame lens.
Date published: 2018-08-27