Lens Comparison
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL vs Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF AF
Key Differences
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL has a better weight (158g (5.6 oz) vs 322g (11.4 oz)).
- Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF AF has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL has a better price (msrp) ($499 vs $799).
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL has a better length (45mm vs 71.8mm).
- Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF AF has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 20 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 11mm | 12mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 126° | 122° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 18 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.07x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $499 | $799 |
| Filter Size | 62mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 60.3mm | 77.5mm |
| Length | 45mm | 71.8mm |
| Weight | 158g (5.6 oz) | 322g (11.4 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
