Earlier this year, Venus Optics launched two wide-angle lenses for Nikon Z. The company is now expanding its Z-mount line, along with the Canon RF mount line. Three of Venus Optics’ most popular lenses are now available for Nikon’s and Canon’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. The 12mm f/2.8, 25mm f/2.8, and 100mm f/2.8 already exist in a few other mounts, but they are now available to Nikon Z and Canon RF users as well.
The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 is designed for full-frame cameras and it’s almost distortion-free. It was launched way back in 2016 in other mounts, but now it’s available for Nikon Z and Canon RF as well. Here are the specs:
| Focal Length | 12mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z/Canon RF |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 121.96° |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.2x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.09″ / 18 cm |
| Optical Design | 16 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | None |
| Weight | 1.34 lb / 609 g |
The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro was first introduced in February last year. It was originally available for Nikon F, Canon EF, Pentax K, and Sony E, but now you can preorder the Nikon Z or the Canon RF version, too. Let’s check out the main specs:
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z/Canon RF |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Maximum Magnification | 5x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 5:1 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 6.81″ / 17.3 cm |
| Optical Design | 8 Elements in 6 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | None |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.56 x 3.23″ / 65 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 14.11 oz / 400 g |
Lastly, the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Super Macro is the most recent one from the batch. It was announced in May this year, available for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE. Now there are also the Nikon Z and the Canon RF models available for preorders, and these are the specs:
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z/Canon RF |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 24.4° |
| Maximum Magnification | 2x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 2:1 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.72″ / 24.7 cm |
| Optical Design | 12 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.83 x 6.1″ / 72 x 155 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 lb / 638 g |
These three lenses have been available for a while in other mounts. If you order them now, you can expect them in mid or late December. But the Canon RF and Nikon Z versions are only available for preorders, and they will start shipping in March 2020.
[via Nikon Rumors]
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