Venus Optic Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Sony E

Sony E, full size
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Product details

This lens, featuring the widest angle of view (122°) ever offered by an AF / 2.8 lens, is ideal for a variety of shooting situations, from landscapes and architecture to interiors and astrophotography. It is the lightest and most compact in its class, making it perfect for everyday photography. The lens also boasts near-zero optical distortion, allowing photographers to capture landscape and architectural shots with straight lines. Our exclusive water and dust-resistant "Frog Eye Coating" is applied to the front element of the lens. For maximum creativity, you can use CPL or ND filters by adding an optional Laowa 100mm filter holder system.

Key specifications

Lens type
Prime lensWide angle lens
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Sensor compatibility
full size
Focus type
Manual focus
Weight
609 g

General information

Item number
6184021
Manufacturer
Venus Optic
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
VE1228SFE
Release date
15.11.2016

Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.18 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Prime lensWide angle lens
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Aperture
2.80 f/
Min. aperture
22 f/
Min. focal length (exact)
12 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
12 mm
Focal length
12 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Number of diaphragm blades
7x
Number of lenses
16
Number of lens groups
10
Lens equipment
Fixed front lensInternal focusingMetal bayonet
Focus type
Manual focus

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/22
Aperture
f/2.8
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.01 m

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
1.23 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.11

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
- Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f2.8 Zero-D, front and rear lens caps

Product dimensions

Weight
609 g
Length
83 mm
Diameter
75 mm

Package dimensions

Length
18.50 cm
Width
12.50 cm
Height
11.50 cm
Weight
1 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Olympus
    0.6 %
  • 6.Panasonic
    0.6 %
  • 6.Venus Optic
    0.6 %
  • 9.Fujifilm
    0.7 %
  • 9.OM System
    0.7 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Venus Optic
    Not enough data
  • 1.TTArtisan
    1 day
  • 1.Viltrox
    1 day
  • 3.Laowa
    3 days
  • 4.Sigma
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 9.Voigtländer
    7.8 %
  • 10.OM System
    8 %
  • 11.Venus Optic
    8.3 %
  • 12.Viltrox
    8.7 %
  • 13.Tamron
    8.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Good64/100
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Color FotoSingle testReleaseOctober 2019

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.

This test report belongs to a different type: Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Sony A (Sony A, full size)