Laowa 12mm f2.8 Zero-D
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Specifications
| Brand | Laowa |
|---|---|
| Category | Ultra-Wide Angle |
| Prime or Zoom | Prime |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Focal length (mm) | 12 |
| Aperture (max) | 2.8 |
| Filter Size (mm) | None |
| Weight (g) | 609 |
| Length (mm) | 83 |
| Diameter (mm) | 75 |
| Weather Sealed | ✘ |
| Image Stabilization | ✘ |
| Min. focus distance (m) | 0.18 |
| Max. magnification | 0.2 |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| Release Price (USD) | 849 |
Description and Reviews
The Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D is Venus Optics’ flagship ultra-wide angle lens, specifically designed to eliminate the barrel distortion that typically plagues such wide lenses. The “Zero-D” designation refers to its rectilinear optical design that renders straight lines as truly straight, making it ideal for architectural and landscape photography where geometric accuracy is paramount.
Key Features:
- Ultra-wide 12mm focal length with 122° angle of view on full-frame
- Rectilinear design with minimal barrel distortion (“Zero Distortion”)
- Advanced optical construction: 16 elements in 10 groups
- Three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements for reduced chromatic aberration
- Two aspherical elements to control spherical aberrations
- Frog Eye Coating for dust and moisture resistance
- Manual focus with floating optical system
- Built-in petal-shaped lens hood
- 7-blade aperture for smooth bokeh
Reviews:
- phillippreeve.net: REVIEW: LAOWA 12MM 2.8 AF, BastianK, Jun 2025
- lenstip.com: Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/2.8 ZERO-D, Jan 2019
- B&H Photo Customer Reviews - 92 user reviews, highly rated
- Dustin Abbot: Laowa AF 12mm F2.8 Zero D Review (Z-Mount), Jul 2025
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