Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF

Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF

Prime lens, f/2.8 designed for landscape, architecture, astrophotography.

Prime lens f/2.8 Sony E
Landscape
Landscape
Architecture
Architecture

Lens Review: Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF

The Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF is a prime lens designed for Sony E-mount full frame cameras. This ultra-wide 12mm prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography. The optical design incorporates 16 elements in 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

Specifications

Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Focal length
12 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R, Sony FE, L-Mount
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
Unknown
Number of diaphragm blades
5
Optical construction
16 elements in 9 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.14 m (5.51 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.21x
Filter size
72 mm
Dimensions
80.6 x 77.2 mm
Weight
390 g (13.76 oz)
Weather sealing
Unknown
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

Harvest of Hope

Harvest of Hope

by Karunyaraj

Elisabethmarkt

Elisabethmarkt

by Micholand

DER bogen

DER bogen

by Micholand

Munich Modern Pinakothek _ Stephan Braunfels Architects _ Andrew Pham 56

Munich Modern Pinakothek _ Stephan Braunfels Architects _ Andrew Pham 56

by andy.phammy

I.M.Pei Architects_Berlin Museum of Natural History_Andrew Pham 28

I.M.Pei Architects_Berlin Museum of Natural History_Andrew Pham 28

by andy.phammy

Big Rakovica Beograd

Big Rakovica Beograd

by Filic Marko

The Tulip Stairs in The Queen's House

The Tulip Stairs in The Queen's House

by Paul de Roode

Sea of pink

Sea of pink

by Karunyaraj

12mm test

12mm test

by dawniadarkstone

Fair-faced concrete with a touch of red

Fair-faced concrete with a touch of red

by Micholand

Entrance with skylight [Explored]

Entrance with skylight [Explored]

by Micholand

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 65

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 65

by andy.phammy

Jardin de Cactus...Lanzarote

Jardin de Cactus...Lanzarote

by lightoflanzarote

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 43

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 43

by andy.phammy

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 13

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 13

by andy.phammy

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 04

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 04

by andy.phammy

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 02

Sauerbruch Hutton Architects_Brandhorst Museum_Munich_Andrew Pham 02

by andy.phammy

Arab World Institute_ Jean Nouvel_ Andrew Pham 15

Arab World Institute_ Jean Nouvel_ Andrew Pham 15

by andy.phammy

Foundation Louis Vuitton Paris_Frank Gehry Architects_ Andrew Pham 206

Foundation Louis Vuitton Paris_Frank Gehry Architects_ Andrew Pham 206

by andy.phammy