Lens Comparison
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF AF (Nikon Z) vs Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
Key Differences
- Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF AF (Nikon Z) has a better length (71.8mm vs 88.2mm).
- Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF AF (Nikon Z) has a better weight (322g (11.4 oz) vs 395g (13.9 oz)).
- Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF AF (Nikon Z) has a better price (msrp) ($799 vs $849).
- Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF AF (Nikon Z) has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 19 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 12mm | 16-30mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 13 | − |
| Optical Groups | 10 | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 18 cm | 19 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.2x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $799 | $849 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 77.5mm | 76.2mm |
| Length | 71.8mm | 88.2mm |
| Weight | 322g (11.4 oz) | 395g (13.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
