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Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

Canon EF-M

Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

Focal length
12–24 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
575 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
80 mm

At a Glance

A manual tilt-shift zoom for Canon EF-M, this lens is built for APS-C. It spans 12-24 mm, equal to 19-38 mm on full frame, and holds f/5.6 across the range. The shift allows perspective control. At a 15 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 1:2.5. Architecture, product and landscape work are typical uses.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
12 mm
Max. focal length
24 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
11
Weight
575 g (1.27 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm (5.91 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.5 (0.4×)
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)
Diameter
99 mm (3.9 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF fit?

The Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 19-38 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS M50 Mark II,Canon EOS M6 Mark II,Canon EOS M200,Canon EOS M50,Canon EOS M100,Canon EOS M6,Canon EOS M5,Canon EOS M10,Canon EOS M3,Canon EOS M2,Canon EOS M

Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CFCanon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM7artisans 12mm F2.8
Focal length12-24 mm11-22 mm15-45 mm12 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/4-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/2.8
Weight575 g220 g130 g265 g
Filter diameter77 mm55 mm49 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm15 cm25 cm20 cm
Length80 mm58.2 mm44.5 mm66 mm
Autofocusnoyesyesno
Image stabilizationnoyesyesno
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Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF weigh?

The Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF weighs 575 g. It is 80 mm long with a diameter of 99 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF use?

The Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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