Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT vs Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II

Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT

f/2125 gMF

Full specs

Samyang

10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II

f/3.1MF

Full specs

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

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/3.1)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.24 m
Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography on MFT, interiors, video

Pick the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT and the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II
	Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT	Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II
Brand	Laowa	Samyang
Format	not listed	APS-C
Max aperture	f/2 1⅓ stops faster	f/3.1
Weight	125 g	not listed
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: Micro Four Thirds 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

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.