Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 vs Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 if
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 15mm at the long end
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.16 m
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, real estate
Pick the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 10mm at the wide end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
15 differences| Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 | Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
8-15mm
|
| Weight |
255 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
64 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
closer
|
0.16 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.23×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023
A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom for APS-C mirrorless from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 255 g and focuses as close as 0.116 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact at about 255 g
- Close focus to 0.116 m
Cons
- Limited zoom range
- No stabilization
Our notes
Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye
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