A truly wide-angle lens with a rectilinear optical design, the Leica L-mount Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D from Venus Optics is specifically intended for limiting distortion for clear and accurate portrayals of landscapes and architectural subjects. The optical construction also incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved sharpness and reduced color fringing. A Frog Eye coating has also been applied to repel dust and moisture from the front element of the lens to benefit working in harsh environmental conditions. Benefiting from the optical attributes, this lens also features a precise manual focus design along with a floating optical system to maintain accurate performance throughout the focusing range, from 7.09" to infinity. Additionally, a petal-shaped lens hood is also integrated into the lens's design to reduce flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.

• Extremely wide-angle prime designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, this 12mm f/2.8 can also be used with APS-C models where it provides an equivalent focal length of 18mm.
• The bright maximum aperture of f/2.8 is suitable for working in low and difficult lighting conditions.
• The rectilinear design renders subjects with minimal distortion to suit landscape and architectural applications.
• Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color neutrality. There are also two aspherical elements to limit spherical aberrations for improved sharpness.
• A Frog Eye Coating has been applied to repel both dust and moisture for added protection when working in harsh conditions.
• The manual focus design employs a floating optical system to maintain performance throughout the focusing range from 7.09" to infinity.
• The built-in petal-shaped lens hood protects the lens from stray light to reduce flare and ghosting and also protects the front elements from accidental impacts.