Laowa 12mm F2.8 UWA fast FF lens

beholder3 · 02-14-2016, 07:51 AM

http://forum.xitek.com/thread-1546399-1-1-1.html

Anyone with LBA around?

starjedi · 02-14-2016, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by beholder3

♥♥♥LAOWA 12mm

Anyone with LBA around?

sounds we are checking the same site...

beholder3 · 02-14-2016, 07:56 AM

Yes. I just think a different lens deserves its own thread.

Na Horuk · 02-14-2016, 07:58 AM

Nice, Laowa starting to put some pressure on Samyang.

Zygonyx · 02-14-2016, 08:18 AM

Nice and selfexplanatory samples.
Hope they used K-1 for these

Mistral75 · 02-14-2016, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

(...)
Hope they used K-1 for these

I'm afraid the EXIF data say otherwise (Sony Alpha 7R)

Zygonyx · 02-14-2016, 10:47 AM

Yes, just hoping... they make it available in K mount soon

Mistral75 · 02-14-2016, 11:08 AM - **1 Like**

(Absence of) distortion is impressive.

discharged · 02-14-2016, 11:18 AM

Amount of vignetting not so impressive.

tryphon4 · 02-14-2016, 01:06 PM

It looks like an interesting lens!
Years ago, i owned a Zenitar 16mm F/2.8 fisheye, it is a rather good lens but as it is a fisheye one, i found it a bit time consuming to defisheye the photos so i sold the lens.
This 12mm could be very interesting as it is rectilinear and without distorsions, i can't wait to know its price.

wallli77jp · 02-15-2016, 01:32 AM

manual focus only. not a major drawback but still...

Na Horuk · 02-15-2016, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by wallli77jp

manual focus only. not a major drawback but still...

I have Samyang 14mm, which is MF only. Its not a problem, if you shoot around f5.6-f11, you can catch hyperfocal pretty well. Only need to focus when doing close ups or using wide aperture. The 12mm is even wider, so that will be less of a problem.
I think bigger problem will be lack of A on aperture ring. But for such a niche lens, maybe not?
I hope this lens doesn't have the problems that Samyang 14mm used to have - decentering, quality control, miscalibated focus..

**rgknief60** · 02-15-2016, 01:09 PM

Here is a the Google translate link to the site.

"Lens specifications are as follows (near 0 distortion, so named for the ZERO-D)

Lens number ZERO-D 12mmF2.8
12mm focal distance
Aperture 2.8
FOV 121.96
Lens Construction 10 groups 16 (2 aspherical glass, anomalous dispersion glass 3)
Diaphragm blades 7 Minimum aperture 22
Recent shooting distance (object distance image) 18cm
Maximum magnification of 0.2 times Drive Manual focus (MF)
Lens filter diameter non dimensions (diameter / length) of about Φ74.8 × 82.2 mm Weight Approx. 570g"

*MightyMike* · 02-19-2016, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by beholder3

♥♥♥LAOWA 12mm

Anyone with LBA around?

Looks like I'll be selling my Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 for this lens... that will make 4 Manual focus lenses having a prime position in my kit, the others are the Rokinon 8mm F3.5, Venus 15mm F4.0 1:1 Macro+Shift and Samyang 135mm F2.0

---------- Post added 02-19-16 at 11:30 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mistral75

(Absence of) distortion is impressive.

Actually looks like a hint of mustache pincushion distortion... albeit it a hint! not a lot!

---------- Post added 02-19-16 at 11:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I have Samyang 14mm, which is MF only. Its not a problem, if you shoot around f5.6-f11, you can catch hyperfocal pretty well. Only need to focus when doing close ups or using wide aperture. The 12mm is even wider, so that will be less of a problem.
I think bigger problem will be lack of A on aperture ring. But for such a niche lens, maybe not?
I hope this lens doesn't have the problems that Samyang 14mm used to have - decentering, quality control, miscalibated focus..

I can get along quite well with the Venus 15mm F4.0 that lacks an A-position, yes it can lead to a dark VF but focusing is really a non-issue for anything like architecture or landscape. for macro since there are no click stops i focus at F4.0 then estimate how far to move the aperture before taking the photo, usually all the way over to F32 then back a bit for F22 or F16

**NaClH2O** · 02-22-2016, 09:57 AM

Looks like it might be a good close focus lens if I'm reading the translated spec sheet right "Recent shooting distance (object distance image) 18cm" basically 7 inches.

NaCl(I luv close focusing lenses)H2O

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02-14-2016, 07:54 AM	#2
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by beholder3 ♥♥♥LAOWA 12mm Anyone with LBA around? sounds we are checking the same site...

02-14-2016, 07:56 AM	#3
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Yes. I just think a different lens deserves its own thread.

02-14-2016, 07:58 AM	#4
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Nice, Laowa starting to put some pressure on Samyang.

02-14-2016, 08:18 AM	#5
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Nice and selfexplanatory samples. Hope they used K-1 for these

02-14-2016, 08:29 AM	#6
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Zygonyx (...) Hope they used K-1 for these I'm afraid the EXIF data say otherwise (Sony Alpha 7R)

02-14-2016, 10:47 AM	#7
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Yes, just hoping... they make it available in K mount soon

02-14-2016, 11:08 AM - 1 Like	#8
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	(Absence of) distortion is impressive.

02-14-2016, 11:18 AM	#9
discharged Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: viking country Photos: Albums Posts: 276	Amount of vignetting not so impressive.

02-14-2016, 01:06 PM	#10
tryphon4 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Drome, France Posts: 304	It looks like an interesting lens! Years ago, i owned a Zenitar 16mm F/2.8 fisheye, it is a rather good lens but as it is a fisheye one, i found it a bit time consuming to defisheye the photos so i sold the lens. This 12mm could be very interesting as it is rectilinear and without distorsions, i can't wait to know its price.

02-15-2016, 01:32 AM	#11
wallli77jp New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 8	manual focus only. not a major drawback but still...

02-15-2016, 07:02 AM	#12
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by wallli77jp manual focus only. not a major drawback but still... I have Samyang 14mm, which is MF only. Its not a problem, if you shoot around f5.6-f11, you can catch hyperfocal pretty well. Only need to focus when doing close ups or using wide aperture. The 12mm is even wider, so that will be less of a problem. I think bigger problem will be lack of A on aperture ring. But for such a niche lens, maybe not? I hope this lens doesn't have the problems that Samyang 14mm used to have - decentering, quality control, miscalibated focus..

02-15-2016, 01:09 PM	#13
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 980	Here is a the Google translate link to the site. "Lens specifications are as follows (near 0 distortion, so named for the ZERO-D) Lens number ZERO-D 12mmF2.8 12mm focal distance Aperture 2.8 FOV 121.96 Lens Construction 10 groups 16 (2 aspherical glass, anomalous dispersion glass 3) Diaphragm blades 7 Minimum aperture 22 Recent shooting distance (object distance image) 18cm Maximum magnification of 0.2 times Drive Manual focus (MF) Lens filter diameter non dimensions (diameter / length) of about Φ74.8 × 82.2 mm Weight Approx. 570g"

02-19-2016, 09:28 PM	#14
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,322	Originally posted by beholder3 ♥♥♥LAOWA 12mm Anyone with LBA around? Looks like I'll be selling my Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 for this lens... that will make 4 Manual focus lenses having a prime position in my kit, the others are the Rokinon 8mm F3.5, Venus 15mm F4.0 1:1 Macro+Shift and Samyang 135mm F2.0 ---------- Post added 02-19-16 at 11:30 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mistral75 (Absence of) distortion is impressive. Actually looks like a hint of mustache pincushion distortion... albeit it a hint! not a lot! ---------- Post added 02-19-16 at 11:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by Na Horuk I have Samyang 14mm, which is MF only. Its not a problem, if you shoot around f5.6-f11, you can catch hyperfocal pretty well. Only need to focus when doing close ups or using wide aperture. The 12mm is even wider, so that will be less of a problem. I think bigger problem will be lack of A on aperture ring. But for such a niche lens, maybe not? I hope this lens doesn't have the problems that Samyang 14mm used to have - decentering, quality control, miscalibated focus.. I can get along quite well with the Venus 15mm F4.0 that lacks an A-position, yes it can lead to a dark VF but focusing is really a non-issue for anything like architecture or landscape. for macro since there are no click stops i focus at F4.0 then estimate how far to move the aperture before taking the photo, usually all the way over to F32 then back a bit for F22 or F16

02-22-2016, 09:57 AM	#15
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Looks like it might be a good close focus lens if I'm reading the translated spec sheet right "Recent shooting distance (object distance image) 18cm" basically 7 inches. NaCl(I luv close focusing lenses)H2O