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

Sony E

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

For Sony E cameras with an APS-C sensor, this tilt-shift zoom offers 12-24 mm, equal to 18-36 mm on full frame, at a constant f/5.6. The shift gives perspective control, and the plane of focus can be tilted. Everything is operated manually. The lens weighs 575 g and reaches 1:2.5. On full-frame bodies it works only in crop mode. Architecture, product and landscape work are natural subjects.

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 Sony E-Mount 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.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CFVenus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6Sony FE 12-24mm F4 GSony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G
Focal length12-24 mm12-24 mm12-24 mm10-20 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/4f/4
Weight575 g497 g565 g178 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm–62 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm15 cm28 cm13 cm
Length80 mm94 mm117.4 mm55 mm
Autofocusnonoyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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