Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D vs Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
Both are Pentax K lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
Spec differences
11 differences| Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D | Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/2.8
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
505 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
71.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
77.3 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.2 m
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
12 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
Our notes
Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D
This 12mm f/5.6 wide-angle prime lens from Laowa fits 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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