Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye vs Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 12mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.18 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
Pick the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 if
- You need more reach: 20mm vs 15mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
12 differences| Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye | Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Fisheye
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
8-15mm
|
12-20mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
90 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.16 m
closer
|
0.18 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
larger
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
12
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2026
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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