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Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D AF Lens (Sony E, 5-Blade Aperture)

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Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D AF Lens (Sony E, 5-Blade Aperture)
Key Features
  • 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
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.
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Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D 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 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

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

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

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

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Does it autofocus with L-mount??

Does it autofocus with L-mount??
Asked by: Michal
The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D MF Lens (L-Mount, 5-Blade Aperture) BH #VE1228MFL is manual focus only.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2025-07-01
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