Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF (MF, L-Mount) vs Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF (MF, L-Mount) is 134g lighter (475g vs 609g).
- —For close-ups the 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF (MF, L-Mount) reaches 0.21× vs 0.20×.
Which to choose
- 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF (MF, L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 475g, 134g less than the next
- +The best close-ups: 0.21× magnification
- 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D (L-Mount)
No clear advantage on paper. Compare handling and the full specs below.
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 12mm
- 12mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 475g◆
- 609g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 77.2 × 76.6mm
- 74.8 × 82.2mm
- Volume
- 359 cm³◆
- 361 cm³
- Density
- 1.32 g/cm³
- 1.69 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀72mm
- —
- Min focus
- 0.14m◆
- 0.18m
- Max magnification
- 0.21×◆
- 0.20×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 9
- 16 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 5
- 7◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Yes
- Released
- 2025
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $699
- Unconfirmed
- Sharpness
- 8.0
- 8.1◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.6◆
- 6.5
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 6.8
- 7.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.3
- 8.5◆
- Value / Size
- 8.2◆
- 7.4
Performance overlay
- 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF (MF, L-Mount)
- 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.