Lens Comparison
Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0
Key Differences
- Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 20 cm).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 has a better length (43.5mm vs 55mm).
- Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $499).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 has a better weight (130g (4.6 oz) vs 135g (4.8 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 9mm | 12mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 18-18mm | 24-24mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 12 cm | 20 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $499 |
| Filter Size | − | 46mm |
| Diameter | 60.2mm | 56mm |
| Length | 55mm | 43.5mm |
| Weight | 135g (4.8 oz) | 130g (4.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
