Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
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 Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D | Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Samyang
|
| 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
Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
This 12mm f/2.8 fisheye lens from Samyang fits 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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