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Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D

Leica L-Mount

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

As a manual-focus ultra-wide prime for full frame on L-Mount, this lens offers a 12 mm focal length and f/2.8. It reaches 1:5 magnification at a minimum focus distance of 18 cm. It weighs 609 g and suits landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

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 L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 18 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount 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 g475 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 18 mm in full-frame terms.

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