Laowa Lens

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF

Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF offers an ultra-wide 122° angle of view with virtually zero distortion. Its fast f/2.8 aperture enhances low-light performance and creates pleasing bokeh, making it ideal for a variety of shooting environments. Weighing just 377g (AF Sony E mount), this compact lens now supports autofocus for both Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, while maintaining Laowa’s renowned optical quality. Photographers can choose between a 5-blade aperture for striking 10-point sunstars or a 14-blade version for smoother bokeh—available depending on the selected mount. Combining portability, performance, and versatility, this all-around ultra-wide lens is truly in a class of its own.

Mount options: Canon RF / Sony E / Nikon Z / L mount

* The 5-blade version is available for: AF Sony E, AF Nikon Z, MF Canon RF, and MF L mounts.
* The 14-blade version is available for: MF Sony E, MF Canon RF, MF Nikon Z, and MF L

IN STOCK:

  • Nikon Z Auto Focus
  • Canon RF Manual Focus (14-blade Aperture)
  • Sony FE Manual Focus (14-blade Aperture)

Estimate Delivery Time for:

  • Sony FE (Auto 5-blade), Canon RF (Manual 5-blade) and L mount Manual Focus (5-blade) is 2 weeks from date of order
  • L mount Manual Focus (14-blade) is 3 weeks from date of order
  • Nikon Z Manual Focus (14-blade) is 4 weeks from date of order

SKU: LA706543 | LA706567 | LA706550 | LA706574 | LA710205 | LA799798 | LA710212 | LA799781 Category:

Description

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The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF carries forward the Laowa legacy, offering an impressive 122° ultra-wide rectilinear angle of view on full-frame cameras. As one of the widest non-fisheye lenses available, it stands unmatched in the mirrorless market.

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The “Zero-D” design ensures minimal distortion, allowing you to capture scenes with true-to-life accuracy, without correction in post. It’s an ideal choice for architecture and real estate photography, where a natural, undistorted look is essential.

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Built for portability, this lens is lightweight and compact, weighing just around 0.83 lb / 377g (AF Sony E mount), making it easy to take wherever your creativity leads. It’s perfect for pairing with gimbals, drones, or street photography whenever you want to avoid the burden of heavy gear.

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As the second autofocus lens in Laowa’s lineup, the 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D delivers fast, precise focus tracking for both Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. It combines the convenience of reliable autofocus with the exceptional optical quality Laowa is known for, ensuring you never miss a moment.

*RF and L mount are fully manual

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The large f/2.8 aperture delivers outstanding performance in low-light environments and allows greater flexibility in shutter speed settings. It also enables a beautifully shallow depth of field—ideal for night scenes, astrophotography, and creative bokeh.

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This lens offers a close focusing distance of just 14cm (5.5 inches), allowing you to easily capture striking images up close and explore the possibilities of wide-angle macro photography.

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The original 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D was highly praised for its image quality. However, the new 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF takes it even further, with improved sharpness and reduced chromatic aberration. This impressive image quality benefits landscape, architecture, and astrophotographers who demand edge-to-edge clarity

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The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D comes with a built-in 72mm filter thread, giving you the flexibility to easily use various filters, such as CPL or ND filters, to create your desired photographic effects.

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With its 5-blade aperture, this lens creates a distinctive 10-point sunstar effect, adding a striking visual element to your photos.

Sample Images

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SPECIFICATION

Product Name 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Format Full Frame
Focal Length 12mm
Aperture f/2.8-22
Angle of View 122°
Lens Structure 16 pieces in 9 groups
Aperture Blades 5 blades/ 14 blades
Closest Focusing Distance 14mm
Maximum Magnification 0.21x
Focus Mode MF/ AF
Filter Thread ⌀72mm
Size ⌀77mm*76.5mm
Weight AF E：377g
AF Z：390g
MF RF: 480g
MF L: 475g
Mounts AF: E/Z (5 blades)
MF:
E/R/Z/L (14 blades)
R/L ( 5 blades)
 

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