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

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

This tilt-shift zoom for Nikon Z uses the APS-C format and equals 18-36 mm on full frame. The aperture stays at f/5.6, and the shift allows perspective control. Focus, tilt and shift are all set by hand, and a 15 cm minimum focus distance allows 1:2.5. On full-frame bodies it works only in crop mode. Architecture, product and landscape photography suit it.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • 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 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 18-36 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CFVenus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VRVenus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal length12-24 mm12-24 mm12-28 mm10-18 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/3.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6
Weight575 g497 g205 g496 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm67 mm37 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm15 cm19 cm15 cm
Length80 mm96 mm63.5 mm90.9 mm
Autofocusnonoyesno
Image stabilizationnonoyesno
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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.

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

No, the Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 18-36 mm in full-frame terms.

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