Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Lens for Canon EF / EF-S, Nikon F, Sony E-mount, Sony A-mount, Pentax K, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount · Announced July 2016
Official site on venuslens.net (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Ultra-wide
Typically $849 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$799
at eBay.com5% below its 30-day average
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- Used from
- $347.99 at eBay.com56% under new
- Used, typically
- $424.99
- Launch RRP
- $949Best new is 16% under
- Focal length: 12mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Focus: Manual
- Weight: 590 g
- Max magnification: 0.20×, Focuses to 0.18 m
12mm f/2.8 Zero-D overview
The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a 12mm f/2.8 prime for full-frame cameras on Canon EF / EF-S, Nikon F, Sony E-mount, Sony A-mount, Pentax K, Nikon Z, Canon RF and L-Mount, announced by Laowa in July 2016. 151 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors. It is a weaker pick for fast-moving subjects.
New, it sells for $799 to $849 at the 3 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $347.99. It launched at $949.
Worth comparing it with the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D, Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC and Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro.
Where to buy the 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D in United States
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UsedIn stock
Like New · Authorized dealer · Canon EF version
$424.99
Camera Wholesalers
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer
$849
Dodd Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer
$849
Dodd Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon EF version
$849
Dodd Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$849
Glazer's Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
$849
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Things to know
- 12mm prime, f/2.8.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
- 590 g; 82.2 × 74.8 mm.
- Focuses down to 0.18 m, up to 0.20× magnification.
- Made in 8 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- Used, it typically sells for about $424.99 in United States (asking prices over 20 days); today from $347.99.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (12mm-equivalent wide end)
Not the best for
- Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)
From the 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 15% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $799 | $347.99 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$1,361.25≈ $935 | — |
| Singapore | S$1,220≈ $952 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$424.99
Usually $424.99 to $553.84 · 20 days, 48 listings
Cheapest used today
$347.99
18% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $347.99 | $553.84 | $553.84 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $424.99 | $424.99 | $424.99 | 14 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Alternatives to the 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Laowa
15mm f/2 Zero-D
15mm f/2 · 2016
- Manual focus
- 500 g
Samyang
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14mm f/2.8 · 2010
- Manual focus
- 550 g
Laowa
15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
15mm f/4 · 2015
- Manual focus
- 410 g
Laowa
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Laowa
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12mm f/2.8 Zero-D specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 12mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.18 m
- Max magnification
- 0.20×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- —
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 590 g
- Diameter × length
- 82.2 × 74.8 mm
- Filter thread
- —
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