Quick answer
The Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 12mm at f/5.6 for the Nikon F 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 Nikon F 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 12mm | 112.6° | 122° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 18mm | 90° | 100.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 12mm f/5.6 Zero-D use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F 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 APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 18mm on full frame, with a 90° horizontal and 100.5° 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 Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
