AT A GLANCE
- Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22 Aperture
- Lightweight Wide-Angle Prime
- 5-Blade Iris | 10-Point Sun-Star Effect
- Autofocus Support | 5.5" Close Focus
- 122° FOV with Low Distortion
- 72mm Front Filter Thread
Capture natural, wide-angle images with minimal distortion using this Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D AF 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 5.5"
- Compact form factor of 3 x 3.1" is ideal for mirrorless cameras
- Weighs just 0.8 lb for handheld operation, or use with gimbals and drones
- Native Sony E-mount and integrated 72mm front filter thread
Color Black
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 5.5" / 14 cm
Optical Design 16 Elements in 9 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades 5
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization No
Filter Size 72 mm (Front)
Dimensions ø: 3 x L: 3.1" / ø: 77.2 x L: 78.6 mm
Weight 0.8 lb / 377 g
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