Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D – Ultra-Wide, Distortion-Free Lens
The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D is a professional ultra-wide-angle lens offering a 122° field of view with minimal distortion, making it the perfect choice for landscape, architectural, and real estate photography. Its Zero-D design delivers edge-to-edge sharpness, while the bright f/2.8 aperture ensures excellent low-light performance and beautiful, natural bokeh. The five-blade iris creates a stunning 10-point sunstar effect, adding a unique visual touch to your shots. With its compact build, autofocus support, and native Sony E-mount compatibility, it’s ideal for photographers and videographers seeking a lightweight yet high-performance lens – all backed by warranty and expert advice from Fotoplus.
Capture natural, wide-angle images with minimal distortion using this Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D Lens from Venus Optics. Pairing its Zero-D design with an ultra-wide, 122° field of view, this 12mm lens provides outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness across broad compositions, making it an ideal choice for landscape, architecture, and real estate photography. When pointed at strong light sources, the five-blade iris creates a striking 10-point sun-star effect, lending images a unique visual element.
Integrating seamlessly into Sony E-mount mirrorless camera systems with support for autofocus, the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite has a compact and lightweight design that keeps rigs manageable. The maximum aperture of f/2.8 creates pleasing bokeh in out-of-focus areas, while the minimum aperture of f/22 maximizes detail, capturing scenes with lifelike accuracy.
True-to-Life Optics
- Ultra-wide 122° field of view with minimal distortion and edge-to-edge sharpness
- f/2.8 to f/22 aperture benefits low-light photography and enables precise depth control
- 5-blade diaphragm creates 10-point sun-stars for unique visuals
- 16-element, 9-group structure with 2 aspherical and 4 low-dispersion elements
Improved Design
- Autofocus support with a minimum focus distance of 14 cm
- Compact form factor of 7.6 x 7.8 cm is ideal for mirrorless cameras
- Weighs just 377 grams for handheld operation, or use with gimbals and drones
- Native Sony E-mount and integrated 72mm front filter thread
Specifications
- Focal Length: 12mm
- Aperture: Maximum: f/2.8, Minimum: f/22
- Lens Mount: Sony E
- Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
- Angle of View: 122°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 14 cm
- Optical Design: 16 Elements in 9 Groups
- Aperture/Iris Blades: 5
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Image Stabilization: No
- Filter Size: 72 mm (Front)
- Weight: 377 g
