Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D 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.
Snapshot
Pro e contro
Pros
- Strong optical (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
Come è cambiata l'opinione dei proprietari nel tempo
EsclusivaIn base a quando i clienti hanno effettivamente scritto le recensioni, per vedere se gli elogi iniziali sono durati.
- 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
Basato su 44 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.
The proof
Prestazioni
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 Zero-D 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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 608 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | Ultra Wide-Angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D 12mm | 14.6 | 81.8 | 38.6 | 38.6 | 87.6 | 84.1 | 37.3 | 34.1 | 78 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
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