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Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye

Both are Pentax K lenses for full frame. 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

Pick the Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D and the Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye
Brand
Laowa
Rokinon
Type
Prime
Fisheye
Weight
not listed
505 g
Length
not listed
71.2 mm
Diameter
not listed
77.3 mm
Min focus distance
0.18 m closer
0.2 m
Max magnification
0.2×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
16 elements / 10 groups
12 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Pentax K both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
12mm both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D: a wide-angle prime lens with a 12mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

Our notes

Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye

The Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye is a fisheye lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.

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