Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm

★★★★★ 4.5 (122)

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.

Focal length 12mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Canon EF
Weight 609 g
af type manual focus only
lens type ultra-wide-angle
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm lens
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Pro e contro

Pro

  • Strong optical (87th percentile) 87th
  • Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile) 81st
  • Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th

Contro

  • Below average af (15th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Cosa dicono i proprietari

Come è cambiata l'opinione dei proprietari nel tempo

Esclusiva

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L'opinione dei proprietari è migliorata nel tempo
80/100La nostra analisi del sentiment con IAaffidabilità alta · 37 fonti · mag 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '17: 3.5★ · 2 recensioniQ2 '17: 5.0★ · 4 recensioniQ4 '17: 4.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '18: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ3 '18: 2.0★ · 1 recensioneQ4 '18: 1.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '19: 4.0★ · 2 recensioniQ3 '19: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ4 '19: 4.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '20: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 recensioneQ3 '20: 4.5★ · 2 recensioniQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 4 recensioniQ1 '21: 4.0★ · 1 recensioneQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 2 recensioniQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 2 recensioni24111122111241111222211223Q1 '17Q4 '17Q3 '18Q1 '19Q4 '19Q2 '20Q4 '20Q2 '21Q4 '21Q2 '22Q4 '23Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Valutazione mediaSoddisfatti (4-5★)Insoddisfatti (1-2★)Altezza della barra = numero di recensioni
  1. Q2 202650/1004 recensioni

    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.
  2. Q4 2020100/1005.0★4 recensioni

    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.
  3. Q2 2017100/1005.0★4 recensioni

    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

Basato su 44 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.

Le prove

Prestazioni

Percentili di prestazione

AF 15.2
Bokeh 81.2
Build 37.8
Macro 38.1
Optical 87.1
Aperture 83.7
User Sentiment 42.4
Versatility 34.1
Riscontro degli utenti 77.9
Stabilization 35.6

Scheda tecnica

Specifiche tecniche complete

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

Rispetto alla concorrenza

Spec Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Sony G Master SEL70200GM2
Focal Length 12mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-70mm 28-200mm 70-200mm
Max Aperture f/2.8 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/2.8 f/4 f/2.8
Mount Canon EF Sony E Fujifilm X Canon RF L-Mount Sony E
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false true true true
Weight (g) 609 615 92 495 413 1045
AF Type manual focus only HLA VXD linear motor STM Autofocus XD Linear Motors
Lens Type ultra-wide-angle zoom zoom zoom macro telephoto
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Prodotto AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilityRiscontro degli utentiStabilization
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm 15.281.237.838.187.183.742.434.177.935.6
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.68457.886.598.876.8099.683.199.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.174.896.388.473.576.834.599.283.180.5
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare 85.48667.277.384.483.7077.58898.3
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.677.773.889.590.971.2095.675.499.4
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare 98.190.833.5338883.783.379.494.880.5

Punteggi per utilizzo

Macro (51.7)Complessivo (53.4)Budget (49.9)Street (52.1)Travel (31.9)Portrait (69.8)Landscape (47.6)Professional (47.6)Video Cinema (46.1)Wildlife Sports (37.2)

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