Laowa 12mm Zero-D

Prime - Spherical - Full Frame

product details

The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D is a full-frame ultra-wide cine prime offering extreme field of view with minimal distortion, offering one of the widest rectilinear fields of view available for cinema. Its 12mm focal length makes it a unique tool for expansive environments, architectural filming, and dramatic perspective-driven shots. The wide angle preserves straight lines, making it ideal for tight interiors or immersive action shots – or in any situation where exaggerated perspective is desired without fisheye distortion. Available for rental or subrental at Cine Visuals.

Focal Length
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Iris Blades
Image Circle

Era / Generation
Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
Flare & Highlight Behavior
Handling & Ergonomics
Build & Modifications
Cinematic Heritage & Credits

*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.

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Technical Specs Table

T-Stop

Type

Format

Front Diameter

Lens Mount

Metadata

Close Focus (ft)

Close Focus (m)

Weight (lbs)

Weight (kg)

Length (in)

Length (mm)

Iris Blades

Image Circle

Front Filter

Rear Filter

Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)

Horizontal Angle of View (S35)

Focus Rotation

T2.9

Spherical

Full Frame

102 mm

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0.18 m

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43.3 mm

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270°

Image Performance

Handling & Adaptability

The inclusion of a single aspheric optical element makes it visually compatible with both the multi-aspheric Leica Summilux-C and the spherical Leica Summicron-C primes. With nine lenses in six groups and apochromatic correction, outstanding resolution and contrast can be achieved all the way to the edge of the frame.