Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Both are Fujifilm X wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5.6)
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 12mm at the wide end
Pick the 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if
- You need more reach: 24mm vs 18mm at the long end
Spec differences
7 differences| 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.4×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
3 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type. Show all
- Brand
- Laowa both
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
Our notes
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
A 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Our notes
Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
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