Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Laowa
54 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Frog Eye Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
No current pricing available
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
