Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 vs Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5
Pick the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF if
- You shoot full frame: the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 | Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Laowa
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
213 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
57.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.09×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
more blades
|
5
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
16 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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