Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D AF Lens (E Mount, 5-Blade Aperture) VE1228AFFE
Buying from Skyorbits
How long does delivery take in Oman?
Home delivery is 2.100 OMR including VAT (free from 50.000 OMR) across Oman in 1-2 working days. Collection from a courier office is 1.050 OMR (free from 50.000 OMR). Express within Bawshar and Seeb is 4.200 OMR for in-stock items (free on orders from 500.000 OMR). Showroom pickup in Al Khoudh is free.
Does Skyorbits handle warranty claims?
Yes - we submit every warranty claim for you. Electronic items carry a 1-year manufacturer warranty from the purchase date; keep the box and contents for the first 15 days.
Can I pay in installments?
Installments: Bank Muscat and Meethaq credit-card plans for everyone, or our in-house plan for Omani nationals 18+ (from 200.000 OMR, approval needed).
What is the return and exchange policy?
If an item has a manufacturing defect, you can return it within 15 days with the box, all contents and the invoice. We can't take back a working item for a change of mind, so ask us before you buy and we'll help you choose. After 15 days we send the item to the authorized service center. Exchanges are handled case by case.
How do I request a repair?
Start a repair or warranty request online, then bring the device, invoice and box (within 15 days) to our Al Khoudh showroom in Muscat. We track every case in our system.
Questions our customers asked
Does it autofocus on Sony E cameras?
Yes. Laowa says this compact lens supports autofocus for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts; this listing is the Sony E version.
Can I use filters?
Yes. It has a built-in 72mm filter thread, which Laowa describes as suitable for CPL or ND filters.
How close can it focus?
The closest focusing distance is 14 cm (5.5 in), with a maximum magnification of 0.21x.
Want a full-frame 122° ultra-wide lens for Sony E that weighs only 377 g? This is the Laowa 12mm Lite.
The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D AF is a compact full-frame ultra-wide lens with autofocus for Sony E mount, with a 122° rectilinear angle of view and a 5-blade aperture that makes a 10-point sunstar.
- Focal length 12mm; aperture f/2.8 to f/22; angle of view 122° on full frame
- Lens structure: 16 elements in 9 groups; "Zero-D" design for minimal distortion
- 5 aperture blades (the 5-blade version is the autofocus Sony E version), creating a distinctive 10-point sunstar
- Closest focusing distance 14 cm (5.5 in); maximum magnification 0.21x
- Built-in 72mm filter thread for CPL or ND filters
- Size 77 mm diameter × 76.5 mm; weight 377 g (0.83 lb) for the AF Sony E version
- Focus mode: autofocus or manual focus. Laowa notes a faint operating sound may be audible while focusing with the aperture stopped down, which is normal
Good to know: this listing is the Sony E mount autofocus version. Laowa's page does not state APS-C use, electronic aperture control or EXIF data, so we do not promise them.
Specifications
| Mount | Sony E |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |