Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced


The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The Nikon version is priced at $649. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H).





Additional information – specs, MTF chart, sample photos (the press release can be found here):

Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras

Format Compatibility Full Frame
Focal length 12-24mm
Max. Aperture f/5.6
Angle of view 84° – 121.9°
Lens structure 15 elements in 11 groups

(2 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements)

Aperture blades 5
Min. Focusing distance 15cm
Max. Magnification 0.4
Focus mode Manual (MF)
Filter thread ø77mm
Dimensions About ø69.4mm*84mm (M)
ø69.4mm*91.6mm (R)
ø69.4mm*93.6mm (E)
ø69.4mm*95.6mm (Z)
Weight About 497g (with no hood or front/rear caps)
Mount Leica M / Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon RF


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