Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8

Both are Nikon Z wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

f/4.5MF

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Nikon · 2022

Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8

f/2.8450 g

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Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if

You want a wider view: 10mm vs 17mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.19 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.19× maximum magnification

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
You need more reach: 28mm vs 18mm at the long end

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom and the Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8
	Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom	Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8
Brand	Laowa	Nikon
Focal length	10-18mm	17-28mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight	not listed	450 g
Length	not listed	101 mm
Diameter	not listed	75 mm
Filter thread	37 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.15 m closer	0.19 m
Max magnification	0.25× larger	0.19×
Aperture blades	5	not listed
Optical design	14 elements / 10 groups	13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed
Released	not listed	2022

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon Z both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Image stabilization: No both

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Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

The Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 10-18mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon Z mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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