Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Laowa
54 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| 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 | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.29x★ |
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 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
