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Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6

Focal length
12–24 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
497 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
92 mm
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At a Glance

Reaching from 12 to 24 mm on full frame, this ultra-wide zoom for Canon RF holds f/5.6 throughout. The 15 cm minimum focus distance enables a magnification of 1:2.5. Focus is set manually, and the lens weighs 497 g. It is mainly used for landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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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
497 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm (5.91 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.5 (0.4×)
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)
Diameter
69 mm (2.72 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 fit?

The Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 19-38 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CFCanon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STMCanon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal length12-24 mm12-24 mm10-20 mm15-30 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/4f/4.5-6.3
Weight497 g575 g570 g390 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm–67 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm15 cm25 cm13 cm
Length92 mm80 mm112 mm88.4 mm
Autofocusnonoyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesyes
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Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6: FAQ

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

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

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

No, the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 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 weigh?

The Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 weighs 497 g. It is 92 mm long with a diameter of 69 mm.

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

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

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

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

Is the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 19-38 mm in full-frame terms.

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