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title: Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine
description: "Professional cine version of the ultra-wide 12mm Zero-D with T-stops and gear rings for precise focus pulling. Delivers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness with minimal distortion for cinema and video production."
brand: Laowa
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 12
aperture: 2.9
angle_of_view: 122
lens_type: Prime
weight: 650
year: 2020
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 1099
focus: Manual
lens_category: ["Ultra-Wide Angle", "Cine"]
filter_size: 77
max_magn: 0.2
close_focus: 0.18
sku: "LW-12T29CN"
diameter: 78
length: 86

date: 2025-09-12
draft: false
author: Jan Wedekind

featured_image: /lenses/laowa/laowa-12mm-t2-9-cine.png

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From Laowa: 

> The new 12mm lens is currently the widest t/2.9 lens that can cover sensor up to both full frame & vista vision size (wider than full frame), making it one of the ideal wide angle option for both professional cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras.
>
> Features
> * Full Frame / Vista Vision coverage
> * Close to zero distortion (Zero-D)
> * 122 degrees AoV
> * Super Compact
> * EF / PL / E / RF/ L mount available
> * Step-up to 114mm for matte box installation

[Official Website](https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-12mm-t-2-9-zero-d-cine/#)

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