{"product_id":"venus-optics-ve1228afnz-ve18045affe-laowa-full-frame-af-lenses","title":"Venus Optics VE1228AFNZ \/ VE18045AFFE Laowa Full-Frame AF Lenses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVenus Optics Laowa Full-Frame Autofocus Lens Variants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVenus Optics Laowa full-frame autofocus lens variants VE1228AFNZ and VE18045AFFE cover two specialized photographic perspectives. The VE1228AFNZ is a Nikon Z 12mm f\/2.8 Lite Zero-D ultra-wide lens, while the VE18045AFFE is a Sony E 180mm f\/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO telephoto macro lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12mm variant targets landscape, architecture, interiors, real estate, astrophotography, and other applications requiring an expansive 122-degree field of view with minimal geometric distortion. The 180mm option provides 1.5x magnification, a long working distance, and telephoto compression for insects, products, fine details, portraits, and distant subjects. 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