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Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D

Sony E

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

For Sony E-mount, this full frame ultra-wide offers a 12 mm focal length and an f/2.8 aperture, with manual focus. 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.

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

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-DAstrHori 12mm f/2.8 FisheyeSamyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS FisheyeBrightin Star MF 12mm F2.8
Focal length12 mm12 mm12 mm12 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight609 g758 g525 g550 g
Filter diameter––––
Min. focus distance18 cm20 cm20 cm24 cm
Length83 mm100 mm98.6 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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