The Canon RF-mount Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF Lens stands alone in its class, offering both shifting and ultrawide zoom capabilities. This pioneering lens delivers exacting perspective control and minimal distortion, making it ideal for architectural and interior photography. Its expansive 102.5-63.9° angle of view, coupled with a +/- 7mm shift range, rectifies converging lines, a feature particularly beneficial when photographing towering structures. A minimum focusing distance of 5.9" allows close proximity to subjects, ensuring sharp manual focusing. The lens's optical construction, comprised of a nine-bladed diaphragm and 15 lens elements in 11 groups, guarantees remarkable image quality and complementary bokeh.
+/- 7mm Shift Range
Make precise adjustments, create straight vertical lines, and drastically reduce distortion with the +/- 7mm shift range provided by the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6. The ability to shift throughout the entire zoom range gives you excellent control and ensures more true-to-life images. Having these adjustment capabilities at your fingertips opens up a plethora of framing options without needing to reposition your camera.
Optical Construction
Three extra-low dispersion glass elements and two aspherical elements promise greater contrast and image quality. Laowa's Frog Eye Coating is applied to the front lens element, protecting it from dust and splashes of water. The nine-bladed diaphragm contributes a pleasant bokeh effect in your images. 15 lens elements in 11 groups.
The Laowa 12-24mm APS-C f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF -Canon RF is a game-changer for architectural and interior photographers. With its shifting and ultrawide zoom capabilities, this lens offers exacting perspective control and minimal distortion. The +/- 7mm shift range allows for precise adjustments and the creation of straight vertical lines. The lens's optical construction ensures remarkable image quality and complementary bokeh. This lens is a must-have for any serious photographer.