Quick answer
The Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 12mm at f/5.6 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 12mm f/5.6 wide-angle prime lens, the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 12mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 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 smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D?
It is a fixed 12mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 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/5.6.
What is the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 24mm on full frame, with a 73.7° horizontal and 84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
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