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Venus Optics has announced Lava 12 mm F2.8 Light Zero-D FFAn update of one of its popular ultra-wide-angle lenses, mirrorless versions. The new model is slim below (so, light in the name), Sony E and Nikon Jade introduces autofocus capabilities to Mount and brings additional upgrades to the original 12 mm F2.8 zero-D.
The fame of the 12 mm F2.8 Zero-D lens was claimed that it was one of the most wide non-fascia lenses for full-frame cameras. Like the original model, the Laowa 12 mm F2.8 Light Zero-de offers an ultra-wide 122 ° view with a rectalinier optical design, which says the result in the Laowa “virtually zero deformation”. Optical design contains 16 elements in 9 groups, with 4 additional-cum-spread elements and 2 aspherical elements. It can focus as 14 cm (5.5 “), making it possible to catch close details.
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| Picture: Christopher Frost / Lava |
Lava states that the new model provides image quality improvement, with better sharpness to the edges all the way and “excellent control of chromatic aberration.” It is more compact and lighter than its predecessor, coming in just 377g (13.3oz) for the e -mount version. For comparison, the original model weighs 609G (1.3LBS). Using the lens 72 mm filter, a filter combines thread, while the older model requires the filter holder system.
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| The autofocus version (left) and manual focus version (right) have slightly different body designs. Picture: Lava |
The 12 mm F2.8 Light is available for Zero-D Soni E, Nikon Z, Canon RF and L. Mount. The Sony E and Nikon Z versions offer autofocus, while RF and L Mount models are only manual focus. The autofocus version is an MF/AF switch but no aperture ring, while the manual focus model features an aperture ring.
Making things more complex are two aperture blade configurations. You can choose between 5-blade or 14-blade aperture. Lava says that the 5-blade creates a 10-point sunstar effect when you stop the aperture. If you want a 14-blade aperture, however, you will need to choose the option for a manual focus lens, no matter what mount you have. The autofocus versions are available with only 5-blades aperture.
The new lava is 12 mm F2.8 Light Zero-D FF Is available for purchase For $ 699.
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| Image: Bastian Cretzke / Lava |
Press release:
Legend Return for Mirror System: Legend Returns for Mirrorless System: Lava 12 mm F/2.8 Light Zero-D FF
Anhui, China – 26 June, 2025 -Laa announced the launch of the new lava 12 mm F/2.8 Light Zero-D FF for the Mirrorless System. The original 12 mm F/2.8 was one of the Bestsellers of Zero-D. Laowa, known as the most widespread non-phishya lens available in the market at that time. Now, in the mirrorless era, the new light version is particularly optimized for the mirrorless system, with a more compact and lightweight design with 122 ° ultra wide angle of views. It also supports autofocus on Sony E and Nikon Z cameras.
Equipped with a fast f/2.8 aperture and to maintain the signature “zero-D” (zero deformation) optical design, this lens provides natural looking results. An underlying ⌀72 mm front filter thread further enhances its portability. This lens is a versatile option for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, aerial shots, vlogging, and more.
key features:
- Ultra-wide angle of 122 ° angle
- “Zero-Development”
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Bright f/2.8 aperture
- 14 cm close focusing distance
- Excellent image quality
- ⌀72 mm filter thread
- 10-Bindu Sunstar
F/2.8 Ultra-Wide 12 mm with large aperture
The lava 12 mm F/2.8 light zero-DFF provides an ultra-wide 122 ° angle of the scene added with a fast F/2.8 aperture, which makes this landscape an excellent option for photography-especially low-Prakash conditions such as sunrise, sunset or wires. The broader perspective helps catch spacious, expanding scenes with dramatic scale and depth, while F/2.8 aperture allows more light to enter the light, enabling rapid shutter speed and better performance in a slow environment. It also provides creative flexibility for the foreground emphasis and environmental story tell. Whether you are searching for rugged mountains, shooting seas, or holding the night sky, this lens is all designed to handle it with ease and clarity.
“Zero-Development”
While most of the 12 mm full-frame lenses on the market are Fisheya, Laowa continues to break boundaries with a rectlinier design. Building the heritage of the original 12 mm F/2.8 zero-D, this new light version has inherited its acclaimed optical performance. Thanks to the advanced optical engineering of the lava, deformation is kept minimal, ensuring that the straight lines are correct, even on the edges of the frame. This makes it a powerful tool for architecture, cityscape, interiors and any view where accuracy and perspective is the case.
Compact and lightweight
Keeping in mind the portability, the lens is both light and compact, which weighs around 377g (0.83 LB). This is an ideal companion for the creators at the move, whether you are shooting for handheld, flying with drones, or increasing it on a gimbal. Its minimum weight makes it perfect for street photography or travel scenarios where mobility matters and heavy gear is a problem.
14 cm focus distance
With a close focused distance of just 14 cm (5.5 in), this 12 mm F/2.8 Light Zero-D FF lens closes you stunning details, which open exciting possibilities for wide-angle macro photography.
Excellent image quality
The lava is an engineer with 12 mm F/2.8 Light Zero-DFF extraordinary optics, resulting in outstanding control of outstanding image sharpness and chromatic abscess (CA). Compared to the original 12 mm F/2.8 version, it also shows significant improvement in sharpness on corners.
Fast and accurate autofocus
As the second autofocus lens in the lineup of the law, 12 mm F/2.8 lights provide exact focus tracking for both Zero-D Soni E and Nikon Z Mount both. It combines the facility of reliable autofocus with extraordinary optical quality, known for lava, ensuring that you never miss a moment.
*RF and L Mount are completely manual.
Built filter thread
The lava 12 mm F/2.8 light zero-DFF is equipped with an underlying ⌀72 mm filter thread, providing flexibility to photographers, which easily provides flexibility to attach a wide range of filters and add more features to your shooting setup.
Surprisingly 10-Bindu Sunstar
This lens is available in both 5- and 16-brade versions. The 5-Blade version creates a specific 10-point sunstar effect. When you turn off the aperture, add a striking visual element to your photos.
Pricing and availability
The new Laowa 12 mm F/2.8 Light Zero-DFF is currently available through the Venus Optics official website (http://www.venuslens.net/) And authorized reseller.
The US value for LaOWA 10mm f/2.8 zero-D FF is USD699 for both Mounts AF and MF. Pricing varies in different countries.
| Head specification | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Maximum format size | 35 mm FF |
| focal length | 12 Mm |
| Lens mount | Canon RF, Canon RF-S, L-Mount, Nikon Z, Sony E, Sony Fee |
| hole | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 5 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 16 |
| Group | 9 |
| Special ingredients / coatings | XLD, Aspherical Elements |
| Center | |
| Minimum focus | 0.14 M (5.51,, |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21 |
| Autofocus | No |
| Remote scale | Yes |
| Physical | |
| weight | 377 Yes (0.83 LB, |
| Diameter | 77 Mm (3.03,, |
| Length | 77 Mm (3.01,, |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter thread | 72 Mm |
| Tipi collar | No |
