Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Review

The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine lens is a great addition to any cinema lens kit. It is well-designed for video with its long focus throw, stepless aperture, and good light transmission. Despite some softness in the corners at T2.9, it is very sharp overall and has minimal distortion. While it has some limitations in certain shooting scenarios, it can produce unique and high-quality images.

The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine lens is a valuable addition to any videographer's arsenal. Its cinema-specific design, with geared focus and iris control, long focus throw, and stepless aperture, makes it well-suited for video production. The lens performs admirably in terms of sharpness, especially in the center, although some softness is noticeable in the corners at T2.9. However, stopping down to T5.6 improves sharpness across the frame. The lens also does a good job of controlling distortion, although extreme shooting angles may result in some perspective distortion.

The lens also transmits light effectively and is relatively resistant to flare and ghosting. While it may have limitations in terms of use on gimbals or sliders and may exhibit noticeable breathing during focus pulls, it does offer a unique aesthetic that may not be achievable with other lenses.

The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine lens is a valuable addition to any videographer's arsenal. Its cinema-specific design, with geared focus and iris control, long focus throw, and stepless aperture, makes it well-suited for video production. The lens performs admirably in terms of sharpness, especially in the center, although some softness is noticeable in the corners at T2.9. However, stopping down to T5.6 improves sharpness across the frame. The lens also does a good job of controlling distortion, although extreme shooting angles may result in some perspective distortion. The lens also transmits light effectively and is relatively resistant to flare and ghosting. While it may have limitations in terms of use on gimbals or sliders and may exhibit noticeable breathing during focus pulls, it does offer a unique aesthetic that may not be achievable with other lenses. Overall, the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine lens is a cost-effective and capable lens for niche video production needs.

Overall, the Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine lens is a cost-effective and capable lens for niche video production needs.