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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):

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A new Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount to be announced soon

A new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide full-frame zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount from Venus Optics has been rumored for a while and it seems that we are now getting closer to the official announcement – here are the first unboxing pictures:

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New Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z mount released

Today Venus Optics released the previously rumored Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z. The lens is priced at $499 and can be ordered directly from Laowa’s website (other stores usually start taking pre-orders a few weeks later). Additional information:

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New: Venus Optics Laowa 24mm T14 2x Periprobe lens for Nikon F and Z mounts

  The kast Laowa teaser from Venus Optics was for a new Laowa 24mm T14 2x Periprobe lens that is available also for Nikon F and Nikon Z mounts. The lens is similar to the existing Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe lens but with a 90-degree rotating periscope tip at the end (the existing model is currently $150 off: […]

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New TTartisan, 7artisans, Viltrox, and Laowa lens promotions

All TTartisan products (lenses, light meters, and adapter rings( are currently 12% off only at the official TTartisan online store -they offer both APS-C and full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount. This promotion is valid until the end of the month. 7artisans also has a 12% sale – they offer both APS-C and full-frame lenses for […]

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Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts

Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts: 14-Pointed Sunstars World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras ±11mm Shift Amount Ready for Medium Format “Zero” Distortion Top-Notch Image Quality Extremely Close Focusing Distance 360° Rotation Special Design Lens Support (Not included, sold separately) Press release […]

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts

Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts: Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Laowa Shift Lens Support Nikon Z-mount version: Nikon F-mount version: Here are the details: 20mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens ±11mm Shift Amount Outstanding Optical Performance  “Zero” Distortion 14-blade Aperture Close Focusing Distance […]

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Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa FF S 20mm f/4 C-Dreamer shift lens for Nikon next week

Next week Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa FF S 20mm f/4 C-Dreamer shift lens for Nikon cameras (previous coverage of the lens can be found here):

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