Venus Optics 12mm Sony E-Mount (with autofocus)

Posted June 26Jun 26

This could be interesting. From memory, I think quite a few of the previous Venus lenses did not have autofocus. This could be a viable rectilinear prime.

https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/just-announced-new-venus-optics-laowa-12mm-f-2-8-fe-lens/

Brett

June 27Jun 27

See comments in the photo gear section.

https://waterpixels.net/forums/topic/2580-venus-optics-12mm-sony-e-mount-with-autofocus/

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