Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine, Arri PL Lens

Key Features

• 7" Close Focus, 0.8 MOD Cine Gears
• 122° Angle of View, Low Distortion
• Covers Full Frame/VistaVision/ALEXA LF
• PL Mount Lens, T2.9 to T22 Aperture
• 102mm front diameter with 114mm step-up adapter ring to fit industry-standard matte box
• 7" close focus, smooth 270° focus rotation, and standard 0.8 MOD focus ring
• Includes Shim set and hard-shell Pelican case with custom foam

The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Cine Zero-D Lens - Arri PL is lightweight and compact that it can be used not only with handheld shooting, it is also light enough for use on gimbals. The lens produces an image circle that will cover full-frame, VistaVision, and ARRI ALEXA LF sized sensors or smaller. It features a wide 122° angle of view that is well-suited for outdoor and landscape shots and in tight interior locations, and it is optimized for digital cinematography. Its 7-blade aperture provides a soft, pleasing bokeh, a shallow depth of field with little to no distortion, and a 7" close focus distance. The 102mm front diameter can be stepped up to 114mm with the included adapter to fit industry-standard matte boxes to prevent glare and reflection, as well as to add filters. Focus, aperture, and depth of field markings are in feet on the side of the lens to aid focus pullers. In addition to the 114mm step-up adapter ring, a shim set is included for calibration, and a hard-shell Pelican case with custom foam is included to protect and transport the lens. The 12mm cine lens features a maximum aperture of T2.9 with 16 elements in 10 groups.

The focus and aperture rings feature industry-standard 0.8 pitch gearing that will accommodate standard cine follow focus motors. The Ultra wide-angle 12mm T2.9 prime designed for PL mount cine cameras with up to full-frame/VistaVision/ALEXA LF sensor. Designed with 16 elements in 10 groups, low distortion, and 7-blade iris.

Our expert's opinion

The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Cine Zero-D Lens - Arri PL delivers a wide 122° angle of view that is well-suited for outdoor and landscape shots and in tight interior locations, and it is optimized for digital cinematography.