Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8
This is a prime lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 12 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It weighs 441 g, and was released in 2014. That combination suits landscape, architecture and low-light photography.
It is a prime lens designed for micro four thirds cameras. This ultra-wide prime lens features a f/1.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, low-light. The optical design incorporates 12 elements / 10 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.
- f/1.8
- Aperture
- 12mm
- Focal
- 441 g
- Weight
- Feb 2014
- Released
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Specification
- Focal length
- 12 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9
- Optical construction
- 12 elements / 10 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.2 m (7.87 inches)
- Filter size
- 72 mm
- Lens mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Dimensions
- 90.5 x 76.5 mm
- Weight
- 441 g (15.56 oz)
- Lens type
- Prime lens
- Image stabilization
- No
- Max Format size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Usage
- Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Low-light
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.2% of the frame width
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