Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D Full Frame Autofocus (Sony FE)

Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF offers an ultra-wide 122° angle of view with virtually zero distortion. Its fast f/2.8 aperture enhances low-light performance and creates pleasing bokeh, making it ideal for a variety of shooting environments. Weighing just 377g (AF Sony E mount), this compact lens now supports autofocus for both Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, while maintaining Laowa’s renowned optical quality. Photographers can choose between a 5-blade aperture for striking 10-point sunstars or a 14-blade version for smoother bokeh—available depending on the selected mount. Combining portability, performance, and versatility, this all-around ultra-wide lens is truly in a class of its own.

Mount options: Canon RF / Sony E / Nikon Z / L mount

<sub>* The 5-blade version is available for: AF Sony E, AF Nikon Z, MF Canon RF, and MF L mounts.
* The 14-blade version is available for: MF Sony E, MF Canon RF, MF Nikon Z, and MF L mounts.</sub>

_{Note: During focusing when the aperture is stopped down, a faint operational sound may be audible. This is a normal characteristic of the lens and does not impact optical performance or functionality.}

The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF carries forward the Laowa legacy, offering an impressive 122° ultra-wide rectilinear angle of view on full-frame cameras. As one of the widest non-fisheye lenses available, it stands unmatched in the mirrorless market.

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As the second autofocus lens in Laowa’s lineup, the 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D delivers fast, precise focus tracking for both Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. It combines the convenience of reliable autofocus with the exceptional optical quality Laowa is known for, ensuring you never miss a moment.

*RF and L mount are fully manual

The large f/2.8 aperture delivers outstanding performance in low-light environments and allows greater flexibility in shutter speed settings. It also enables a beautifully shallow depth of field—ideal for night scenes, astrophotography, and creative bokeh.

This lens offers a close focusing distance of just 14cm (5.5 inches), allowing you to easily capture striking images up close and explore the possibilities of wide-angle macro photography.

The original 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D was highly praised for its image quality. However, the new 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF takes it even further, with improved sharpness and reduced chromatic aberration. This impressive image quality benefits landscape, architecture, and astrophotographers who demand edge-to-edge clarity

With its 5-blade aperture, this lens creates a distinctive 10-point sunstar effect, adding a striking visual element to your photos.