Overview
The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine Lens PL is a wide-angle cine lens for ARRI PL mount cameras with full-frame or VistaVision image sensors. It is compatible with cameras such as the RED RAPTOR 8K VV and ARRI ALEXA LF Open Gate.
Its compact mirrorless design can be used with gimbal cameras such as the Ronin 4D. The lens features a 16-element, 9-group optical construction, a 14-blade aperture, and an aperture range of T2.9 to T22.
Features
- Wide-angle 12mm focal length
- 16 elements in 9 groups
- 14-blade aperture
- 77 mm filter thread and 80 mm front diameter
- Metric and imperial focus scales
- Focus gear rotation of 100° and iris gear rotation of 67.5°
- No image stabilization or electronic communication
Included
- Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine Lens (ARRI PL)
- Shim Set
- Hard Case
Specifications
| Focal Length | 12mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum Aperture | T2.9 |
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL |
| Lens Format Coverage | VistaVision (43.2 mm Image Circle) |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Electronic Communication | No |
| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
| Angle of View | Full Frame Horizontal: 122° |
| Focus Scales | Metric, Imperial |
| Optical Design | 16 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 5.5" / 14 cm |
| Magnification | 1:4.76 Macro Reproduction Ratio 0.21x Magnification |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 14 |
| Lens Mounting | No |
| Gear Rotation | Focus: 100° Iris: 67.5° |
| Diameter | Front: 3.1" / 80 mm |
| Length | 1.9" / 47.5 mm |
| Weight | 16.2 oz / 458 g |
| Package Weight | 3.825 lb / 1.73 kg |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.9 x 8 x 6.4" / 25.15 x 20.32 x 16.26 cm |
























