Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 10mm at the long end
Pick the 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- You want a wider view: 4.5mm vs 10mm at the wide end
Spec differences
9 differences| 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
4.5-10mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.27×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
2 identical specs hidden: brand, mount. Show all
- Brand
- Laowa both
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds 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
Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
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