Laowa 12mm t/2.9 ZERO-D Cine lens - Arri PL

Large Format and Vista Vision Coverage

The Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine lens is engineered for versatility, featuring an image circle that covers Full Frame (43.14mm) and Vista Vision sensors. It fully supports the RED Monstro and Arri Alexa LF (44.7mm at open-gate). For Super35 users, it provides a 17mm equivalent field of view, making it a future-proof investment for cinematographers planning to upgrade to large format systems.

Zero-D Optical Performance

Ultra-wide lenses often suffer from 2 to 4 percent distortion, but Venus Optics has compressed this to a close-to-zero level. The Zero-D design ensures straight lines remain straight, which is critical for architectural, interior, and aerial cinematography where geometric accuracy is paramount.

Compact and Lightweight Design

Despite its professional specs, this 12mm lens is remarkably portable. Measuring just 3.4 inches (87mm) and weighing less than 1.5 lbs (675g), it is an ideal choice for handheld gimbals, drones, and compact stabilization rigs where weight and balance are crucial.

Extreme Close Focusing

The lens offers an exceptionally close focusing distance of just 7 inches from the sensor (less than 4 inches from the front element). This allows for unique perspectives with a shallow depth of field and pleasing bokeh, eliminating the need for diopters when capturing detail-oriented wide shots.

Professional Cinema Housing

Built for the rigors of production, the lens features a robust aluminum alloy enclosure. It includes industry-standard 0.8 mod gears on both the aperture and focus rings. The 270-degree smooth focus throw enables precise focus pulling. A 114mm step-up ring is included to ensure compatibility with standard matte boxes without vignetting on Vista Vision sensors.

The package includes shims for flange calibration and a watertight, crushproof hard case for secure transport.