Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF (Manual Focus) for L Mount

SKU:
VE1228MFL

Key Features

  • Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22 Aperture
  • Lightweight Wide-Angle Prime
  • 5-Blade Iris | 10-Point Sun-Star Effect
  • Manual Focus Design | 14 cm Close Focus
$1,349.00

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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 five-blade iris creates a striking 10-point sun-star effect, lending images a unique visual element.

Integrating seamlessly into Leica L-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
  • 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

  • Manual focus ring with a minimum focus distance of 14 cm
  • Compact form factor of 7.6 x 7.6 cm is ideal for mirrorless cameras
  • Weighs just over 0.45 kg for handheld operation, or use with gimbals and drones
  • Native Leica L-mount and integrated 72 mm front filter thread

Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D Specs

Color Black
Focal Length 12 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount L-Mount
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 Manual Focus
Image Stabilization No
Filter Size 72 mm (Front)
Dimensions ø: 77.2 x L: 76.6 mm
Weight 475 g

What's Included

  • Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D MF Lens (L-Mount, 5-Blade Aperture)
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Lens Hood
  • Barcode: 82545
  • UPC Barcode: 6940486706574
  • Supplier Code: VE1228MFL