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Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom
71 PixelMeter Score 8 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Compact and lightweight build for a tilt-shift lens
  • Durable all-metal construction
  • Minimal geometric distortion
  • Affordable pricing
  • Unique zoom shift functionality
Cons Cons
  • Vignetting and corner fall-off issues
  • Softness and optical imperfections when shooting wide open
  • Difficult physical handling due to control ring layout or size
  • Manual operation lacking EXIF data transmission
  • Lack of weather sealing

Launch price Launch price $699
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 12-24mm f/5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 15 cm (0.4x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual focus only
Weight & size Weight & size 497g (1 lb 1.5 oz) · 69.4 x 93.6 mm (2.73 x 3.69 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 7, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $699
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 15
Groups Groups 11
Special elements Special elements 2 aspherical, 3 extra-low dispersion

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 12mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 24mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 5

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 121.9° - 84°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual focus only
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 15 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.4x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch No

Weight Weight 497g (1 lb 1.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 69.4mm (2.73 in)
Length Length 93.6mm (3.69 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Barrel material Barrel material Metal
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood Petal-shaped, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported