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Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III

Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D if

  • You shoot full frame: the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III is made for APS-C

Pick the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 7

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D and the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III
Brand
Laowa
Brightin Star
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/2 1 stop faster
Weight
not listed
268 g
Min focus distance
0.18 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.2×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
10 more blades
Optical design
16 elements / 10 groups
12 elements / 9 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
12mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D

This 12mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Laowa fits Canon RF mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

Our notes

Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III

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