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

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

• 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

• 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 thread16-element, 9-group structure with 2 aspherical and 4 low-dispersion elements

• 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 thread16-element, 9-group structure with 2 aspherical and 4 low-dispersion elements

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