Venus Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Ultra-Wide Angle Lens f/Canon EF Cameras - Silver

Enhance your photographic artistry with the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, a high-quality and advanced piece of equipment designed for Canon EF cameras. This innovative lens stands out in the market for its exceptional image quality and minimal distortion, making it a reliable and durable choice for both professional photographers and enthusiasts alike.Crafted with precision by Venus Optics, the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens boasts a near-zero distortion rate, a remarkable feat for ultra-wide angle lenses which typically exhibit between 2% to 5% distortion. This means your straight lines stay straight, capturing the world as it truly appears, from infinity focus to closer objects.The lens's ultra-wide 122.5° angle of view opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to create expansive landscapes, detailed architectural images, and spacious interior shots with ease. Its compact size, weighing just 1.34 lbs (609g), makes it an ideal travel companion, without the burden of carrying a heavy lens.Optical performance is uncompromised, featuring a sophisticated arrangement of 16 lens elements in 10 groups, including 3 Extra-Low Dispersion Elements and 2 Aspherical Elements. This patented design ensures sharp, high-resolution images from edge to edge, even at the widest aperture of f/2.8. Chromatic aberration is kept to a minimum, preserving the clarity and color fidelity of your photographs.The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is not only the world's widest rectilinear lens with an f/2.8 aperture but also excels in low-light conditions. The fast aperture allows for shorter exposure times, capturing more details in nightscapes and facilitating indoor shooting without compromising on quality.For panoramic photography, the combination of the ultra-wide angle and close-to-zero distortion creates seamless, breathtaking vistas. The floating optical design ensures sharpness throughout the focusing range, from the 18cm minimum focusing distance to infinity, making it versatile for wide-angle macro photography with a 0.2x maximum magnification.Every lens is treated with Laowa's 'Frog Eye' Coating, adding an extra layer of protection against the elements. Additionally, the optional Venus filter holder accommodates two 100mm ND filters and one 105mm CPL filter, enhancing your landscape photography even further.For those specializing in architectural photography, the Laowa Magic Shift Converter transforms this lens into a 17mm f/4 Professional Shift Lens with +/- 10mm shift capability for Full-Frame E-mount cameras, providing an expanded image circle and avoiding vignetting.In summary, the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Ultra-Wide Angle Lens for Canon EF Cameras is a testament to Venus Optics' commitment to innovation, quality, and versatility, making it an exceptional choice for photographers seeking to expand their creative horizons.