- Canon EF Mount
- Full frame compatible
- f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Near zero distortion
- Super multi-layer coating
- Manual focus only
- A great architectural lens
- Low chromatic aberration
Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D Lens (Canon EF). Ultra wide angle, manual focus lens with close to zero distortion. Superior optics provide crystal sharp images. Full frame compatible lens featuring 16 elements in 10 groups with a 7 blade aperture* and a minimum focus distance of just 18cms. All metal alloy construction housing multi-coated glass elements throughout. At a focal length of 12mm this lens is perfect for a wide range of subjects from astro photography to landscapes to architecture. Suitable for various mounts including the Canon EF mount cameras. Accepts filters with additional filter adapter.
Most Ultra Wide Angle lenses suffer from an optical distortion rate of approx 2-5% which causes bending of straight lines. The LAOWA Zero-D lenses are so well corrected, they achieve a close-to-zero distortion rate that is truly amazing.
The LAOWA 12mm f/2.8 Lens covers an ultra-wide 122 degrees angle of view, allowing you to create outstanding landscape or architectural shots just not possible with other existing lenses. Perfect for shooting interior or architectural photography or wide landscapes where wanting to keep horizons straight and true to life. This is the world’s widest rectilinear f/2.8 lens.
The optical design features a 16 lens elements in 10 groups with 3 elements of Extra-Low Dispersion and 2 Aspherical Elements. This patented optical design delivers a high resolution from corners to corners, even in wide open (f/2.8) situation. Chromatic Aberration has also been well controlled for outstanding performance.
Weighing only 609g, The 12mm can be an every day carry around lens. It is relatively small compared to other Ultra Wide Angle UWA lenses in the market. The optional LAOWA 100mm filter holder system (NOT supplied, available separately) allows attachment of 100mm filters.
