Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III
Both are Nikon Z 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| 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
- Nikon Z 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 Nikon Z 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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