Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 12mm

★★★★☆ 4.2 (292)

Delivering a 99-degree angle of view on APS-C, the 12mm focal length and T* anti-reflective coating produce high-contrast images with saturated colors even in challenging light. Its lightweight 260g build and robust metal barrel make it a durable, portable option for wide-angle shooting. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who need edge-to-edge sharpness and a compact prime for Sony E-mount or Fujifilm X-series bodies.

Focal length 12mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
Weight 260 g
af type Auto Focus
lens type wide-angle
Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 12mm lens
55 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong macro (85th percentile) 85th
  • Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
  • Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th

Cons

  • Below average aperture (24th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '13: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '13: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '14: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '14: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '14: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '14: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '15: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '15: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '15: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '16: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 review221311132111111111111Q3 '13Q1 '14Q3 '14Q1 '15Q3 '15Q2 '16Q3 '17Q2 '20Q3 '21Q1 '25Q2 '26
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The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.7
Bokeh 27.9
Build 76.3
Macro 85.4
Optical 56
Aperture 24.1
Versatility 34
Social Proof 68.2
Stabilization 35.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Wide-angle
Focal Length Min 12
Focal Length Max 12
Elements 11
Groups 8
Aspherical Elements 1
ED Elements 0
Coating T* anti-reflective coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/22
Min Aperture f/2.8
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Sony E
Format APS-C
Weather Sealed No
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Auto Focus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 180
Max Magnification 1:2

vs Competition

Spec Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 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 Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length 12mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-200mm 50mm 50-140mm
Max Aperture f/22 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/1.8 f/2.8
Mount Sony E Sony E Fujifilm X L-Mount Panasonic Sigma L Fujifilm X
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false true false true
Weight (g) 260 615 92 413 297 995
AF Type Auto Focus HLA VXD linear motor Autofocus STM Triple Linear Motor
Lens Type wide-angle zoom zoom macro prime zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 12mm 54.727.976.385.45624.13468.235.6
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.784.257.986.598.876.999.68399.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.174.996.388.473.576.999.28380.5
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.777.873.989.590.971.495.775.399.4
Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare 85.595.971.396.157.2933449.980.5
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Compare 98.181.335.216.998.383.778.78896.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$19,499 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.com.mx 1 offer From MX$19,499

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Usage Scores

Macro (61.3)Overall (54.7)Budget (47.7)Street (49.4)Travel (46.7)Portrait (38)Landscape (45.5)Professional (43.8)Video Cinema (41.5)Wildlife Sports (40.4)

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