Imaging recource: World’s widest rectilinear f/2.8 lens: Kickstarter for Laowa 12mm f/2.8 smashes funding goal

    We reported in early July that Venus Optics was preparing a 12mm f/2.8 full frame lens, what it calls "the best ultra wide angle lens with zero distortion." That's a big claim, but some early prototype versions of the lens have now been sent out to photographers by Laowa, and the initial results are impressive. The Kickstarter campaign for the lens smashed its funding goal of $10,000 and went stratospheric. As of this morning, the campaign now has over US$400,000 of backing. The self-described "world's widest f/2.8 rectilinear...
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