Update June 26th: Venus Laowa 12mm f2.8 Lite Zero-D is officially announced, priced at $699!
Laowa 12mm f2.8 FF II C&D Dreamer Lens
Venus Optics is launching the updated Laowa 12mm f/2.8 full-frame lens on June 25, 2025. This second-generation C&D Dreamer brings autofocus for the first time to Laowa’s ultra-wide lineup for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, but the Canon RF and L-mount versions will be manual focus only. The new lens is designed to cover full-frame sensors, and will provide a FF equivalent of 18mm (19.2mm on RF version) when used on APS-C sensor cameras.
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FF II C&D Dreamer Highlights
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Autofocus will be available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts
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Canon RF and L-mount versions will be manual focus only
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The lens weighs around 377 grams which is considered lightweight for a full-frame covera ultra wide lens
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It takes 72mm circular filters
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The C&D name refers to both the compact body, minimal distortion and the more artistic image rendering
We will cover this lens in more detail once it is officially announced next week.
