Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT vs Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Laowa
10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
Rokinon
10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Verdict at a glance
- Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT | 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Laowa | Rokinon |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 10mm | 10mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 5 | n/a |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | n/a |
| Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 11 | 14 |
| Filter mm | 46 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.12 (closer focusing) | 0.24 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
A fast manual-focus 10mm f/2 for Micro Four Thirds that is designed to have minimal distortion. It has a 46mm filter thread and focuses as close as 0.12 m.
Pros
- f/2
- Low distortion
- Close focus 0.12 m
- Compact
Cons
- Manual focus only
- 5-bladed aperture
- Not weather sealed
Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
This 10mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Rokinon fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.