Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE

Both are Pentax K lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

12mm f/2.8 Zero-D

f/2.8

Full specs

Samyang

12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE

f/3.1MF

Full specs

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

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.2 m

Pick the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE 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 Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
	Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D	Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
Brand	Laowa	Samyang
Type	Prime	Fisheye
Max aperture	f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster	f/3.1
Length	not listed	71.2 mm
Diameter	not listed	81.6 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

4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 12mm 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