Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/1.8 MFT vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12 mm f/2.0 ED
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | MFT | MFT |
| Best For | - | - |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Aperture Blades | 5 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.14 m | 0.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 165 g | 130 g |
| Length | 55 mm | 43 mm |
| Diameter | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 46 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2018 | 2012 |
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Comparing Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/1.8 MFT (12 mm, f/1.8) and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12 mm f/2.0 ED (12 mm, f/2).
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12 mm f/2.0 ED is the lightest at 130 g, Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/1.8 MFT weighs 165 g.
Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/1.8 MFT offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/1.8 MFT can focus closest at 0.14 m minimum focus distance.
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