Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon if
- You need more reach: 16mm vs 10mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, astro, architecture
Pick the Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye if
- You want a wider view: 4.5mm vs 8mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.27× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon | Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Fisheye
|
| Focal length |
8-16mm
|
4.5-10mm
|
| Weight |
805 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
122 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.1 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
0.27×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon
An f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for Fujifilm X covering about 12-24mm equivalent. It is large, weather-resistant and has a bulbous front element.
Pros
- f/2.8
- Sharp
- Weather-resistant
Cons
- Heavy at about 805 g
- No front filter thread
Our notes
Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
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