Quick answer
The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a wide-angle prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 12mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.18 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D?
At 12mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 12mm | 112.6° | 122° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 19mm | 86.3° | 96.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D?
It is a fixed 12mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 12mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 19mm on full frame, with a 86.3° horizontal and 96.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.