The Canon RF mount Laowa 12mm T2.9 Cine Lens for Canon RF Mountfrom Laowa 12mm T2.9 Cine Lens for Canon RF Mountprovides a wide 122° angle of view well suited for outdoor and landscape shots and in tight interior locations, and it is optimized for digital cinematography. It is so lightweight and compact that it can be used not only with handheld shooting, it is also light enough for use on gimbals and small mirrorless and cinema RF-mount cameras such as the RED KOMODO. The lens produces an image circle that will cover full-frame, VistaVision, and ARRI ALEXA LF sized sensors or smaller.

The 12mm cine lens features a maximum aperture of T2.9 with 16 elements in 10 groups. Its 7-blade aperture provides a soft, pleasing bokeh, a shallow depth of field with little to no distortion, and a 7" close focus distance. The focus and aperture rings feature industry-standard 0.8 pitch gearing that will accommodate standard cine follow focus motors. Focus, aperture, and depth of field markings are in feet on the side of the lens to aid focus pullers.

A hard-shell Pelican 1170 case with custom foam is included to protect and transport the lens.

RF-Mount Lens, T2.9 to T22 Aperture    122° Angle of View, Low Distortion    Covers Full-Frame/VistaVision/ALEXA LF    7" Close Focus, 0.8 MOD Cine Gears    16 Elements in 10 Groups, 7-Blade Iris    102° Front Diameter

Ultra wide-angle 12mm T2.9 prime designed for RF-mount mirrorless and cine cameras such as the RED KOMODO with up to full-frame/VistaVision/ALEXA LF sensor

Designed with 16 elements in 10 groups, low distortion, and 7-blade iris

Distance markings in feet

102mm front diameter

7" close focus, smooth 270° focus rotation, and standard 0.8 MOD focus ring

A hard-shell Pelican case with custom foam is included

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with the Canon EF to RF adapter and its internal ND?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 12 mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens (Canon EF) has a Canon EF mount, so the lens should have no issue working with the adapter listed below: Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R with Variable ND Filter BH #CAMAEFRFDIND

Q: 2. Is this the same lens "optically" as the non cine Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D?

A: Yes they are the same focal length, but the cine version will be much better for video.

Q: 3. Will this work with Canon c70 with 0.71x RF to EF speedbooster adapter?

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens (Canon EF) can be used with Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x on the Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera.

Q: 4. Im guessing Tilta Mini Matte Box will not fit on this, correct?

A: The Tilta Mini Matte Box will not fit on this lens.

Q: 5. Is it 12mm for 35mm FF sensor, or 17mm equivalent?

A: The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens for the Canon EF-mount has a focal length of 12mm on a full-frame sensor.

Q: 6. anyway to get a matte box on this guy?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm Cine Lens has a 114mm outer diameter. You will be able to use a 114mm clamp on adapter.

Q: 7. Will this cover Red Weapon 8k Helium Sensor

A: Yes, The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens would be able to work with and cover the RED Weapon 8k Helium sensor. It can work with sensors as large as 36.7 x 25.54mm.

Q: 8. Are there any recommended PL to EF converters for 12mm Laowa PL owners who want to use with BMPCC 6k pro

A: B&H offers 44 different PL to Canon EF mount adapters that will work with the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens and other PL mount lenses. https://bhpho.to/3GQ7SPH

Q: 9. What is the difference between the close focus distance and the minimum working distance? Does this spec difference mean you can focus on subjects less than 3" away from the lens?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens' (Canon RF) close focus distance is the minimal focal distance form the sensor plane, which is 9.7", and the 2.8" minimum distance is the minimum focal distance from the end of the lens.

Q: 10. can i change the mount? Or is it fixed?

A: The mount is fixed.