Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Its 12mm f/2.8 design and Zero-D low-distortion optics deliver a 122° field of view with edge-to-edge sharpness across full-frame sensors. The 14-blade aperture produces a subtle sun-star effect when pointed at light sources, while the 499g build and 72mm filter thread add practical portability. This manual focus prime is best for landscape and architecture photographers who prioritize low distortion and dramatic width in a lightweight package.
Resumen
Ventajas y desventajas
Ventajas
- Strong optical (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
Desventajas
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Opinión de los propietarios
Cómo cambió la opinión de los propietarios con el tiempo
ExclusivaSegún cuándo escribieron realmente sus opiniones los clientes, para ver si los elogios iniciales se mantuvieron.
- Q2 202650/100
Buyers praised lens sharpness and build quality but a defect (mount detaching, ignoring customer) tanked overall sentiment.
- Excellent video lens, smooth focus, impressive fit and finish.
- No distortion, reasonable price, good for 12mm Z-mount.
- Mount fell off after a year, lens smashed; company never responded.
- Heavy for its size due to thick metal construction.
- Q4 2020100/100
Buyers praise the lens for sharp images, unique optical effects, and compact travel size; it is highly recommended for real estate and architecture.
- Sharp images with reticular optics and star filter effect at certain f stops.
- Ideal for real estate and architecture due to wide angle and creative versatility.
- Compact travel size with ability to function as two lenses via adapter.
- No electronics, so lens works with dumb adapters but lacks autofocus.
- Q2 2017100/100
All four reviews are extremely positive, praising the lens for value, build quality, and minimal distortion for architecture and astrophotography.
- Excellent value under $1000, outperforms competitors
- Minimal distortion, great for architecture and real estate
- Solid build quality and professional packaging
- Versatile for astrophotography and landscapes
Basado en 45 opiniones de clientes con fecha, agrupadas por trimestre natural. El análisis por periodo está en inglés.
Las pruebas
Rendimiento
Especificaciones
Especificaciones completas
Optics
| Type | Ultra-wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 12 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Frog Eye Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 180 |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
Frente a la competencia
| Spec | Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 609 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | ultra-wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Producto | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Valoración social | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm | 13.9 | 83.5 | 43.5 | 44.1 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 33.6 | 77.8 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.7 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 69.1 | 68.7 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.2 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.4 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 26 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.8 | 98.5 |
Precio
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B&H Photo 1 oferta Desde 1164 CAD
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