Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D Lens
Ultra-wide prime with Zero-D design and minimal distortion
Overview
The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D from Venus Optics is a full-frame, ultra-wide-angle lens designed to capture immersive, distortion-free images. With an expansive 122° field of view and sharpness from edge to edge, this lens is perfect for landscape, architecture, and interior photography.
A 14-blade aperture creates smooth sun-star effects when pointing toward light sources, while its f/2.8 maximum aperture enables beautiful background separation. The compact build and lightweight body make it ideal for handheld use or on gimbals and drones.
Optimized for Canon RF mount mirrorless systems, the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite integrates professional-level optics with portable practicality, giving creators wide compositions without compromise.
Key Features
Ultra-Wide Field of View
122° angle with true Zero-D (zero distortion) design
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture
Ideal for low-light photography and shallow depth of field
14-Blade Iris
Produces soft and attractive sun-star effects
Advanced Optical Construction
16 elements in 9 groups with 2 aspherical and 4 ED elements
Precise Manual Focus
Minimum focusing distance of just 14 cm for close-ups
Technical Specifications
12mm
f/2.8 to f/22
Manual Focus
14 cm
122°
14
Canon RF
72 mm
77.2 x 76.6 mm
480 g
Ideal For:
Landscape, architectural, and creative photographers seeking ultra-wide coverage with minimal distortion in a compact and lightweight design.