Experience natural, wide-angle photography with minimal distortion using this compact and lightweight lens. Ideal for landscapes, architecture, and real estate, it offers outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and a striking 10-point sun-star effect. The f/2.8 aperture enhances low-light performance and bokeh, while its manual focus and L-mount compatibility ensure seamless integration with Leica mirrorless systems, making it perfect for handheld use or with gimbals and drones.
Features
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.
Compact and Lightweight Design
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 5.5"
Compact form factor of 3 x 3" is ideal for mirrorless cameras
Weighs just over 1 lb for handheld operation, or use with gimbals and drones
Native Leica L-mount and integrated 72mm front filter thread
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