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Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
86 PixelMeter Score 6 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent center and corner sharpness when stopped down
  • Effective shift functionality for architecture and perspective control
  • Durable all-metal construction with a premium feel
  • Compact and lightweight design for a shift lens
  • Low distortion performance
Cons Cons
  • Difficult to distinguish between control rings
  • Lacks weather sealing and electronic communication
  • Prone to lens flare and light-related image degradation
  • Softness or vignetting issues at wide apertures and focal lengths
  • Small physical size makes operation challenging for large hands

Launch price Launch price $699
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 12-24mm f/5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X · APS-C
Close focus Close focus 15 cm (0.4x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weight & size Weight & size 575g (1 lb 4.3 oz) · 80 x 98.91 mm (3.15 x 3.89 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 9, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $699
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 15
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 12mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 24mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 102.5° - 63.9°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 15 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.4x

Weight Weight 575g (1 lb 4.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 80mm (3.15 in)
Length Length 98.91mm (3.89 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None