Venus Optics has introduced a brand new Laowa 6mm F2 Zero-D lens for Micro 4 Thirds (MFT) digital camera programs. The lens affords a 12mm full-frame equal discipline of view and is a stills model of the previously-released 6mm T2.1 Cine lens for MFT digital camera programs.
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The lens is guide focus, however options electrical contacts for transmitting EXIF knowledge to the digital camera physique and controlling the digital aperture. It is constructed of 13 components in 9 teams, together with two aspherical components, has a 9cm (3.5”) minimal focusing distance, makes use of a five-blade aperture diaphragm and makes use of a 58mm entrance filter thread.
Under is a gallery of pattern pictures, supplied by Venus Optics:
The Laowa 6mm F2 Zero-D measures 61mm (2.4”) in diameter by 52mm (2.1”) lengthy and weighs roughly 188g (6.4oz). You may order one now from Venus Optics’ on-line store for $499. Pricing will range in numerous areas of the world.
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