Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.2 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.09× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 is made for APS-C
Pick the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is manual focus only
Spec differences
12 differences| Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D | Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
213 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
57.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.18 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.09×
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 10 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Aperture blades
- 7 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
Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0
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