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Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D

Focal length
12 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
609 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
18 cm
Length
83 mm

Successor: Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Lite Zero-D FF

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At a Glance

This full frame ultra-wide on Canon RF delivers a 12 mm focal length at f/2.8 and is focused manually only. The 18 cm minimum focus distance corresponds to 1:5 magnification. It weighs 609 g and works for landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
12 mm
Max. focal length
12 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
10
Weight
609 g (1.34 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
18 cm (7.09 in)
Max. magnification
1:5 (0.2×)
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D fit?

The Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 19 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-DAstrHori 12mm f/2.8 FisheyeBrightin Star MF 12mm F2.8Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Lite Zero-D FF
Focal length12 mm12 mm12 mm12 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight609 g758 g550 g480 g
Filter diameter–––72 mm
Min. focus distance18 cm20 cm24 cm14 cm
Length83 mm100 mm96.6 mm–
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D weigh?

The Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D weighs 609 g. It is 83 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

How close can the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D is 18 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 19 mm in full-frame terms.

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