Kowa Prominar Mft 12Mm F/1.8 Lens Silver

Kowa Prominar Mft 12mm F/1.8 Lens Silver

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The Kowa PROMINAR MFT 12mm Lens, in silver, is a wide angle manual focus lens for the Micro Four Thirds sensor format. Compact, stylish, and featuring advanced optics and Japanese construction drawing on 60+ years of Kowa's optical heritage, the lens is a suitable choice for sophisticated MFT cameras such as the Panasonic GH5. It features a 9-blade circular iris with f/1.8 and T1.9 maximum aperture and T-stop, and is designed with 12 lens elements in 10 groups. It is a fully multi-coated XD lens (extra-low dispersion glass) that can help you achieve reduced chromatic aberration.

Wide Angle Lens for MFT Sensor Format f/1.8 and T1.9 Max Aperture and T-Stop 9-Blade Circular Iris 12 Lens Elements in 10 Groups 7.9" Minimum Focusing Distance Dual Link Iris (Silent / Click-Stop) Floating Mechanism System Aluminum Alloy Body Made in Japan

Key Specs
Focal Length	12mm
Maximum Aperture	T1.9 f/1.8
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Lens Format Coverage	MFT
Filter Thread	72 mm
Image Stabilization	No
Electronic Communication	No
Parameters
Maximum Aperture	T1.9 f/1.8
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Interchangeable Mount	No
Lens Format Coverage	MFT
Image Circle	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Angle of View	MFT Horizontal: 74.9° Diagonal: 86.8°
Optical Design	12 Elements in 10 Groups
Filter Thread	72 mm
Minimum Focus Distance	From Unspecified Point in Lens: 7.9" / 0.2 m
Maximum Magnification Ratio	1:10
Diaphragm Blades	9
Image Stabilization	No
Gear Standard	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Electronic Communication	No
Diameter	Front: 3" / 76 mm
Length	3.56" / 90.5 mm
Weight	16.76 oz / 475 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	1.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.5 x 5.1 x 5"

Dual Link Iris
A Dual Link Iris system allows you to switch between silent and click-stop aperture adjustment.

Circular Aperture
A 9-blade aperture ensures that the diaphragm is circular at all f-stops, providing for a more natural impression.

Floating Mechanism System
The floating mechanism system is effective in preventing malfunction and increasing the life of the lens. Tests have shown high optical performance at all supported subject distances.

Aluminum Alloy Construction
All internal parts are protected by a solid and rigid aluminum housing.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this a fully manual lens?

A: Yes it's a fully manual lens

Q: 2. How would you compare IQ on this lens vs the Veydra 12mm?

A: I would say that the image quality of the Kowa is very good and comparable with the Veydra. While Kowa is not that well known in the still world and recently in the movie world, they are a venerable Japanese optical company that has produced respected optics for generations. I would say that your choice comes down to features. If you are stills oriented with occasional video, the Kowa might be just the ticket. If you will be doing only video, the cinema oriented Veydra set of primes would be good choice.

Q: 3. It is compatible with nikon D5600?

A: No it is not compatible with your Nikon camera. This lens offers a C mount often found on industrial and surveillance box type cameras.

Q: 4. will this fit a canon xa20?

A: Sorry, but the Canon XA20's lens is not removable so there is no way to mount this Kowa lens. Since 25mm is very telephoto on the XA20's 1/2.84 HD CMOS Sensor, you might consider this tele converter that you mount on the front of the XA20's permanent lens. Canon TL-H58 Tele-Converter Lens (1.5x) B&H # CATLH58. Of course, this all depends on what you are planning to do.

Q: 5. Is a lens cap included? I don’t see any mention of it in the description? Thanks.

A: There will be no lens cap included in the box with this lens.

Q: 6. Will this lens work with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera?

A: The Kowa PROMINAR MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 Lens (Black) is made to cover Micro Four Thirds sensors which have a image diagonal 21.64mm. By all reports it does so. The Blackmagic Design Pocket camera has a Super 16 sensor. It has a image diagonal of 14.33mm. Therefore this lens will easily cover this smaller sensor. It should be a superb lens for video.

Q: 7. where is this scope made?

A: The Kowa TSN-553 15-45x55 PROMINAR Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing), is made in Japan.

Q: 8. Is the mount on this lens compatible with the Olympus OMD EM1 Mark II camera?

A: Yes it is. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has an MFT mount.

Q: 9. Will this work on a c-mount Bolex H16?

A: yes it will work on a c-mount Bolex

Q: 10. will this lens work on the BMPCC OG ?

A: Yes, the 7artisans Photoelectric 12mm T2.9 Vision Cine Lens (MFT Mount) is compatible with the original Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera.

muledeerhntr	22/09/2024
[12mm] This is the best Spotting scope I have owned! It is replacing one that cost almost double last year. The Kowa is crystal clear to the edge and is great in low light conditions. I went with a straight 30x eye piece and couldn't be happier. I use the spotting scope on back country hunts because it is light weight and an unbelievable piece of glass. I will be adding more Kowa to my list of fine optics. 5

Fred	13/09/2024
[T1.9 f/1.8] I have the sibling, angled version, of the TSN-664M and decided that for certain applications, this straight viewing model was something I needed to have. It seems at this time the TSN-664M and 663M are being phased out for a new model. I am hopeful this line won't go the way of the Dodo. I think Kowa is a premier spotting scope manufacturer, and this model is a great way to get into a premium spotting scope. My preference is the 30x wide-angle eyepiece. It is super comfortable for long-term viewing especially if you wear glasses. You can't go wrong with the Kowa Prominar line. 5

Domenico	08/09/2024
[9] great lens 5

Norman	01/09/2024
[12mm] I've been shooting film projects on the GH4 and the GH5 for a while now. I love wide angle, so it's been challenging to find the best lens until I found this one. This lens offers full control over focus and aperture. The addition of a clickless aperture is especially excellent. The 12mm focal length (equal to about 24mm on a full frame), gets me the most out of my images. Especially when composing for the 2:35 aspect ratio. This lens is a must-have for Micro 4/3 video shooters, especially cinematographers. Highly recommended. 5

Michael	25/07/2024
[72 mm] Great light weight scope. Absolutely competes with all the bigger,heavier more expensive spotters. If you are hiking, hunting etc... this is the scope 100%. It is much brighter , clearer and sharper than the size would indicate. If shooting from one spot only and no need for mobility then the bigger scopes do have a slight advantage. This scope clearly shows animals details/rack size points etc... out past 1500 yards easily. At this price point I expected excellence. It has exceeded those expectations. Wonderful optics !!! 5

NJ Astro	08/06/2024
[MFT] I really enjoy these binoculars. I compared a variety of other binoculars before selecting the Kowa. I like the design and performance for the price. 5