The Laowa 12 mm f/2.8 is currently the brightest ultra-wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras, delivering nearly distortion-free photos. With an extreme field of view of 122° and straight lines, it creates fantastic landscape or architectural photos with a unique perspective. Despite its enormous focal length and brightness, it boasts outstanding optical quality. Two aspherical elements and three LD (low dispersion) elements ensure maximum sharpness, minimal distortion, and minimal chromatic aberration.
Lens type | Prime lens, Wide-angle lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony A |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Focus type | Manual focus |
Weight | 609 g |
Item number | 6183188 |
Manufacturer | Venus Optic |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer No. | VE1228S |
Release date | 11.3.2017 |
Colour | Black |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Metal |
Minimum focus distance | 0.18 m |
Lens type | Prime lens, Wide-angle lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony A |
Focal length | 12 mm |
Min. focal length (exact) | 12 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 12 mm |
Aperture | 2.80 f/ |
Min. aperture | 22 f/ |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 7x |
Number of lenses | 16 |
Number of lens groups | 10 |
Lens equipment | Fixed front lens, Metal bayonet |
Focus type | Manual focus |
Min. focal length (exact) | 12 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 12 mm |
Aperture | f/2.8 |
Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
Max. aperture | f/2.8 |
Scope of delivery | Lens cap |
Weight | 609 g |
Length | 83 mm |
Diameter | 75 mm |
Length | 18 cm |
Width | 12.50 cm |
Height | 11.50 cm |
Weight | 948 g |
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Mittig überzeugt das 1200 Euro teure Ultra-Weitwinkel ohne AF schon offen, abgeblendet legt es etwas zu. Der Randabfall ist offen besonders beim Kontrast kräftig. Dazu kommt eine Vignettierung von 2,5 Blenden. Abblenden verbessert beides signifikant. Ist also die Offenblende nur in der Mitte gut nutzbar, passt abgeblendet das ganze Bildfeld.