12MM ZERO-D CINE LAOWA RENTAL

LAOWA 12MM T2.9 CINEMA RENTAL

Rent Laowa 12mm Zero-D Cine PL

• Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-Distortion cine lens for rent. The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine rental lens, manufactured by Venus Optics, is designed specifically for digital cinematography. PL-mount, it offers a wide 122° angle of view, perfect for both outdoor and landscape shots, as well as tight indoor spaces. Its lightweight, compact design allows it to be used for both handheld and handheld shooting.

• This rental lens produces an image circle that covers full-frame, VistaVision and ARRI ALEXA LF or smaller sensors. With a maximum aperture of T2.9 and a 16-element configuration in 10 groups, it offers smooth, pleasing bokeh, shallow depth of field and minimal or no distortion. In addition, its close focusing distance is just 7 inches.

• The focus and aperture rings of the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D wide-angle rental lens feature industry-standard 0.8-pitch gearing, allowing it to be used with standard cine follow-focus motors. The front diameter of the lens is 102mm, but can be increased to 114mm using the included adapter, which allows compatibility with industry standard matte boxes to avoid flare and reflections, as well as the ability to add filters.

• The focus, aperture and depth-of-field markings on the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D wide-angle rental lens are conveniently located on the side of the lens, making it easy for focus pullers to work with. In addition to the 114mm adapter ring, the lens comes with a set of calibration inserts and a custom foam Pelican hard case to protect and transport the lens safely.

Laowa 12mm Compatibility with large format and Super35 cameras

• The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine lens, from Venus Optics for rent, offers versatile compatibility with a wide range of cameras. It is perfectly suited for both large format and Super35 cameras. Thanks to its image circle, cinematographers can take advantage of it not only with full-frame sensors (size = 43.14 mm), but also with the Vista Vision sensors of the RED Monstro and the sensor of the Arri Alexa LF (open-door size = 44.7 mm).

• In addition, this rental lens is especially noteworthy for owners of Super35 cameras, as it provides an ultra-wide field of view equivalent to a 17mm lens. This makes it a smart and futuristic choice for cinematographers planning to transition to large format cameras in the future.

• In short, the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine lens for rent provides exceptional compatibility and adaptability to a variety of camera configurations, ensuring an immersive and satisfying viewing experience on any film project.

Laowa 12mm Features

• Full Frame Coverage: Provides full coverage of the Full Frame format, capturing high quality images with a wide field of view.

• Near-zero distortion (Zero-D): Minimises distortion in images, ensuring accurate and realistic reproduction of the scene without unwanted distortion.

• 122 degrees Angle of View (AoV): Offers a wide 122-degree field of view, allowing you to capture more detail and context in every shot.

• Super Compact: Designed to be extremely compact and portable, making it easy to carry and use in a variety of situations.

• PL Mount: Equipped with a PL mount, compatible with a wide range of professional cameras and film systems.

• Aerolens 114mm Adapter: Includes an aerolens adapter specifically designed for lenses with a 114mm diameter, allowing use with a variety of accessories and additional equipment.

Laowa 12mm specifications

• Focal length 12mm

• ARRI PL mount

• Lens Format Coverage Full Frame

• Image Circle 44.7 mm

• Maximum aperture T2.9

• Minimum aperture T22

• Super35 horizontal angle of view: 122

• Minimum focusing distance from an unspecified point on the lens: 7" / 17.8 cm / 17.8 cm

• Optical design 16 elements in 10 groups

• 7 diaphragm blades

• MOD and Pitch Focus gearing: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch

• Front diameter 102 mm

• Filter thread None

• Focusing scales Imperial

• Focus Rotation 270

• Image Stabilisation No

• Length 3.43" / 87 mm

• Weight 1.49 lb / 675 g