Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D MF Lens (Nikon Z, 14-Blade Aperture)

Overview

Capture natural, wide-angle images with minimal distortion using this Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D MF 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 14-blade iris creates a subtle sun-star effect, lending images a unique visual element.

Integrating seamlessly into Nikon Z-mount mirrorless camera systems, 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
• 14-blade diaphragm creates a softer sun-star effect than the 5-blade variant
• 16-element, 9-group structure with 2 aspherical and 4 low-dispersion elements

Improved Design

• Manual focus ring with a minimum focus distance of 14 cm
• Compact form factor of 7.6 x 8.1 cm is ideal for mirrorless cameras
• Weighs just 408 g for handheld operation, or use with gimbals and drones
• Native Nikon Z-mount and integrated 72 mm front filter thread