Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Review
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Verdict
A unique lens, well made, with extraordinary performance. There are those who will struggle with the manual focus, but there are solutions to this with various techniques. There may be other factors depending upon the mount needed. But in this version for Nikon, there's no doubt that the lens performs exactly as claimed and should give excellent service for a very long time. It has to be Highly Recommended.
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Low CA
- Low distortion
- Close focus
- Well made
- The widest rectilinear lens
- Low flare
- Entrance Pupil Index mark
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Cons
- No weather resistance
- Manual focusing is challenging
- EXIF error with aperture values
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