Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom 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 more reach: 18mm vs 16mm at the long end
Pick the 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 10mm at the wide end
Spec differences
9 differences| 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
not listed
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16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
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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 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
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