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)

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

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
$699.00
Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D AF Lens (Sony E, 5-Blade Aperture)—
$699.00

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

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

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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