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Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT vs Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.24 m

Pick the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT and the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Brand
Laowa
Samyang
Format
not listed
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2 1 stop faster
f/2.8
Weight
not listed
625 g
Length
not listed
132.4 mm
Diameter
not listed
87 mm
Filter thread
46 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.12 m closer
0.24 m
Max magnification
0.15×
not listed
Aperture blades
5
not listed
Optical design
11 elements / 7 groups
14 elements / 9 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
10mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT

Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 10mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

Our notes

Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS

Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS: an APS-C wide-angle prime lens with a 10mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental ...

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