Laowa 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine

$1,499.00

Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine is the lightest 12mm Rectilinear Lens for Full-Frame/VistaVision Sensors on the market, featuring a groundbreaking 122° angle of view for realizing formerly impossible creative freedom. Perfect for tight spaces, it delivers exceptional image quality with an Ø46.31mm image circle, covering full-frame and VistaVision sensors. The 14cm close-focusing distance enables detailed close-ups, while its lightweight 458g (1.01lbs) design ensures versatility for gimbals, drones, and handheld setups. Ideal for dynamic, immersive storytelling.

Available in ARRI PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L mount

Due to the protruding rear PL element, please click HERE to check the clearance before purchasing. The PL lens can be used with RED DSMC2 and Arri Alexa cameras without a problem.

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Name: Laowa 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine
SKU: 10313
Price: 1499.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Compact and Lightweight Design

Weighing just 430g (0.95lbs), the 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine is exceptionally lightweight and versatile, thanks to its mirrorless design. This makes it an ideal choice for a variety of shooting setups, including gimbals, drones, handheld rigs, and other stabilizing equipment. Its compact form ensures seamless integration and effortless maneuverability, perfect for on-the-go filmmaking. Additionally, its small size provides greater flexibility in confined spaces, making it a practical and powerful tool for producing creative, high-quality footage in any scenario.

122° Ultra Wide Perspective

The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine delivers an expansive 122° diagonal field of view on full-frame sensors, making it a powerhouse for capturing vast scenes with stunning depth and scale. Its ultra-wide-angle perspective not only immerses viewers in the frame but also enhances the sense of spatial dimension, bringing images to life. Whether you’re shooting sweeping landscapes, confined interiors, or fast-paced action sequences, this lens offers great versatility, ensuring every detail you want to highlight is preserved with exceptional clarity for your audience.

Ø46.31mm Image Circle

With a generous Ø46.31mm image circle, this lens ensures full coverage of most full-frame sensors, delivering exceptional image quality across the entire frame. Designed to meet the diverse needs of filmmakers—from independent creators to large-scale productions, it combines versatility with precision.

Focus Exceptionally Close to Your Subject

The 14cm close focusing capability of a wide-angle lens opens up new creative possibilities, enabling you to capture compelling compositions with dramatic depth and perspective. By getting close to your subject, you can emphasize fine foreground details while maintaining a vast, immersive background. This creates a striking visual contrast that enhances both the aesthetic appeal and narrative depth of your shots.

“Zero-Distortion”

True to Laowa’s reputation, the 12mm VV Cine lens features their ‘Zero-Distortion’ design, which minimizes distortion to an extremely low level, keeping lines straight from the center to the edges of the image.

Outstanding Image Quality

Thanks to their near-zero-distortion optical design, Laowa 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine delivers exceptional sharpness and clarity across the entire frame, from center to edge. Engineered to minimize chromatic aberration, they effectively reduce color fringing around high-contrast edges, ensuring pristine image quality for professional cinematography.

Smooth 100° Focus Throw

The lens features an extended 100° smooth focus throw, engineered to ensure precise and accurate focus pulling.

0.8 Gear Mod

Designed with standard 0.8 mod gears on both the aperture and focusing rings, this lens ensures easy integration with follow-focus systems.

Front Filter Compatibility

The ability to use 77mm screw-in filters with the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine lens offers significant advantages for filmmakers. This feature allows users to easily attach filters—such as ND, polarizer, or UV filters—directly onto the lens without the need for additional filter holders or matte boxes.

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Specification

Lens	Laowa 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine
Focal Length	12mm
Aperture Range	T2.9 – 22
Format	FF & VV
Image Circle Diameter	Ø 46.31mm
Angle of View (Full-Frame)	122°
Lens Structure	16 Elements in 9 Groups
Aperture Blades	14
Aperture Throw	67.5°
Focus Throw	100°
Min. Focusing Distance	14cm
Focus Indicator	Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale)
In-focus Driving Mode	MF
Max. Magnification	0.21X
Gear Mod	0.8M
Dimensions for Filter Thread	Ø 77mm
Front Diameter	Ø 80mm
Dimensions	E: Ø84.8mm X 78.5mm PL: Ø84mm X 47.5mm
Weight	PL: 458g E: 552g
Mounts	ARRI PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L mount

Additional information

Mount	ARRI PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L mount