Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5.6)
- You need more reach: 120mm vs 24mm at the long end
Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
15 differences| Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon | Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
18-120mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
1 stop faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
460 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
124 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.4×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2022
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon
This 18-120mm f/4 APS-C superzoom lens from Fujifilm fits Fujifilm X mount cameras, with linear-motor autofocus and weather-resistant construction. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Our notes
Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
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