Compare Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 Macro

Construction

Aperture Blades
7 blades
8 blades
14 blades
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Ultra Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Ultra Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring
Physical aperture ring
Physical aperture ring
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Canon RF-mount, Leica L-mount, Nikon F-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sony A-mount, Sony E-mount
Canon EF-mount, Canon RF-mount, Leica L-mount, Nikon F-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sony E-mount
Canon EF-mount, Leica L-mount, Nikon F-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sony A-mount, Sony E-mount
Optical Formula | Elements
16 elements
8 elements
12 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
10 groups
6 groups
9 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 low-dispersion element groups
Three high refractive and one ED element groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Diameter
75 mm / 2.95 in
82 mm / 3.23 in
84 mm / 3.31 in
Size | Length
83 mm / 3.27 in
65 mm / 2.56 in
65 mm / 2.56 in
Weight
609 g / 21.52 oz
400 g / 14.13 oz
410 g / 14.49 oz

Function

Angle Of View
122.0° Diagonal | 112.6° Horizontal | 90.0° Vertical
81.8° Diagonal | 71.5° Horizontal | 51.3° Vertical
110.6° Diagonal | 100.4° Horizontal | 77.3° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
f/2.8 ~ f/16
f/4 ~ f/32
Autofocus
No
No
No
Focal Length
12 mm
25 mm
15 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
No
No
Weather Resistance
No
No

Performance

Max Magnification
0.2x
5x
1x
Min Focus Distance
180 mm / 7.09 in
170 mm / 6.69 in
470 mm / 18.50 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Lens hood sold separately
Lens hood included
Debut
2016-07-26
2018-03-07
2015-06-23
Made In
China
China
China

Reviews

Neofiliac score
50%
31%
50%
Pros
  • One of the widest rectilinear FF lens
  • Solid build quality
  • Low distortion
  • Reasonably sharp
  • Exceptional maximum magnification
  • Optional LED ring light and tripod collar available
  • 1:1 reproduction
  • One of the widest macro lens for FF
  • Unique +/- 6mm shift feature
Cons
  • Lacks front filter thread
  • Not stabilized
  • No lens hood available
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Dark maximum aperture
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • No EXIF communication

Price

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