Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D

Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a camera glass that offers a wide angle of view without any distortion. It has a manual focus system and is available in different mounts. The lens has 16 elements in 10 groups and has a multi-layer coating that reduces ghosting and flare. The lens is well-built and durable, and it offers high resolution and sharpness. The aperture can be adjusted from f/2.8 to f/22, which allows for a greater depth of field. The lens is also compatible with filters. The manufacturing time is relatively short, which makes it a good alternative to other lenses on the market. Overall, the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a high-quality photographic lens that offers exceptional performance and is ideal for landscape and architecture photography.

Positives:
– The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens is truly an awesome lens that produces super sharp images.
– The lens has very little distortion, even at the edges of the frame, which is impressive for an ultra-wide angle lens.
– The build quality of the lens is excellent and it feels solid in the hand.
– The lens is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around and use for extended periods of time.
– The f/2.8 maximum aperture is great for low light shooting and also allows for nice bokeh effects.

Negatives:
– The lens doesn’t have autofocus, which may be a dealbreaker for some photographers.
– The lens hood is not included and must be purchased separately.

Conclusion:
Overall, I highly recommend the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens for anyone looking for a high-quality ultra-wide angle lens with minimal distortion. The lens produces sharp images with great color and contrast, and the fast maximum aperture allows for greater creative control. While the lack of autofocus may be a turnoff for some, manual focus is smooth and easy to use.

Optical design

Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

83 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 609 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.