Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Both are Micro Four Thirds wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 10mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 25mm vs 18mm at the long end
Spec differences
13 differences| Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Olympus
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
8-25mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/4
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
411 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
83.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.23 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.21×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 10 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2021
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
Our notes
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
This 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Our notes
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
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