It's a trade-off
The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D offers a lighter body (501g less), while the Tamron Di SP 15-30mm f/2.8 VC USD G2 offers a lower price (£181.11 less), built-in stabilization and autofocus.
Our take: If you're unsure, the Tamron Di SP 15-30mm f/2.8 VC USD G2 is the safer value pick — step up to the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D only if you want a lighter body (501g less).
It really comes down to weight versus price — pick the one whose strengths match how you shoot.
…if you want:
| Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D | Tamron Di SP 15-30mm f/2.8 VC USD G2 |
|---|---|
| Price £511.10on Amazon | Price £329.99on Amazon |
| BrandLaowa |
Lenny's verdictBETALenny couldn't answer just now — it's usually temporary.
| BrandTamron |
Sensor Format
| Sensor Format
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Mount
| Mount
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| CategoryFisheye | CategoryFisheye |
| Use Case ArchitecturalAstroFilmmakingLandscapeLow Light | Use Case ArchitecturalAstroLandscapeLow Light |
| Focal Length12mm | Focal Length15mm - 30mm |
| Angle of View° - 100° | Angle of View° - 104° |
| Aperture f/2.8 (max)f/22 (min) | Aperture f/2.8 (max)f/22 (min) |
| Blades10 Smoother bokeh | Blades9 |
| Circular ApertureYes | Circular ApertureYes |
| Min Focus Distance0.18m | Min Focus Distance0.28m |
| Max Magnification0.1x | Max Magnification0.15x |
| Filter Diameter0mm | Filter Diameter0mm |
| Weight609g Lighter | Weight1110g |
| StabilizationNo (relies on camera) | StabilizationYes Has stabilization |
| Auto FocusNo | Auto FocusYes Has autofocus |
| Release Date2016 | Release Date2018 |
| View full detailsLaowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D | View full detailsTamron Di SP 15-30mm f/2.8 VC USD G2 |
