Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D Lens (Nikon Z-Mount)
Ultra-Wide Autofocus Prime with Compact Design and Starburst Effect
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
122° FOV with Low Distortion
72mm Front Filter Thread
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 Nikon Z-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 3.2" is ideal for mirrorless cameras
- Weighs just 0.9 lb for handheld operation, or use with gimbals and drones
- Native Nikon Z-mount and integrated 72mm front filter thread
Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D Specs
Black
12mm
Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Nikon Z
Full-Frame
122°
5.5" / 14 cm
16 Elements in 9 Groups
5
Autofocus
No
72 mm (Front)
ø: 3 x L: 3.2" / ø: 77.2 x L: 80.6 mm
0.9 lb / 390 g
Ideal For:
Photographers and content creators looking for a lightweight, ultra-wide autofocus lens with stunning sharpness and creative starburst effects.