Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Zero Distortion, Laowa 12mm f/2.8
A project in Hefei, China by Venus Optics - Laowa000days
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Venus Optics brings the World's Widest f/2.8 lens for Full Frame cameras with Invisible Distortion, Superb Optical Quality & Tiny Size.
Backers: 759
Average Pledge Per Backer: $879
Funded: $667,311 of $10,000
Dates: Jul 30th -> Aug 29th (30 days)
Project By: Venus Optics - Laowa
Backers: 759
Average Pledge Per Backer: $879
Funded: $667,311 of $10,000
Dates: Jul 30th -> Aug 29th (30 days)
Project By: Venus Optics - Laowa
$667,311
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 29 @ 19:02 -0400 GMT
6673%
of goal
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Latest News
Laowa 24mm f/14 Macro Probe Lens
August 1st - via: cinema5d.com
Venus Optics launched a new Kickstarter campaign on a somewhat old lens: The Laowa 24mm f/14 macro probe was announced back in 2016 at their Photokina booth. Now, almost two years later, that very lens is the headliner of a Kickstarter campaign. Let (Read More)
20 hours left ! Sharing of the latest shots taken with our MSC (Magic Shift Converter). 
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, 29 days passed. This has been an exciting journey. With all the time and effort put in building the lens and this campaign, the last day finally arrived. However, our work is not done yet. We are currently preparing the backer survey... (Read More)
Contributor of 500px, Adrian Murray, has just reviewed our Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D !
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Click to view the detailed review https://adriancmurray.com/photography/the-laowa-12mm-f2-8-review/ (Read More)
Hands-on Review by Sony Global Ambassador - Albert Dros
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hands-on Review by Sony Global Ambassador - Albert Dros with our Laowa 12mm f/2.8. Don't miss the incredible photos in this review. Click the image to visit the hands-on review in full. (Read More)
We have scored a 4.5 out of 5 stars in the ePhotozine review!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Check the latest ePhotozine review with our Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens! We have scored a 4.5 out of 5 stars and the results are exceptional! https://www.ephotozine.com/article/venus-laowa-12mm-f-2-8-review-29779 Venus Optics (Read More)
First sample images taken with the Magic Shift Converter (MSC)!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, #1 I am sure all of you have been waiting some images shot with our revolutional Magic Shift Converter (MSC). Please find below very early samples for your perusal. Please excuse our poor shooting skills but you should be able to tell... (Read More)
Good News!
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Folks! Thanks very much for the support and we still have 10 days left before the campaign is over. After the campaign is over, we will send out a survey for you to select the mount, explain your pledge and fill in the necessary information.... (Read More)
Sharing - Timelapse video shot with our Laowa 12mm f/2.8 ZERO-D
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Video Credit: 紅燒腳丫 (China) (Read More)
Amazing 500!
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, 500 is an amazing number! It exceeds our expectation and we cant express how grateful we are. There are lot of things going on in the last few days and I am hoping to give you guys an update. 1. 'Project We Love' from Kickstarter We were... (Read More)
300 backers!
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Thank you so much for your very heated support! Not only did we meet our target in split seconds after campaign started, we also reached 300 backers in less than 2 days! Both of our stretch goals have been unlocked and we have just... (Read More)
Thank you Kickstarter!
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you very much for your support Kickstarter! We are successfully funded in 30 seconds! Due to the massive support from you guys, we have decided to raise the quota of the Early Bird Deal (@USD 749) from 50 quotas to 100 quotas! Act fast!... (Read More)
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