Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Laowa
55 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | ultra-wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Frog Eye Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm0.065score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.337score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
