Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR

Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

f/4.5MF

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Nikon · 2021

Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR

f/3.5315 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 18mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.2 m
You shoot full frame: the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR is made for APS-C

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
You need more reach: 140mm vs 18mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom does not
You want bigger close-ups: 0.33× vs 0.25× maximum magnification

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom and the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR
	Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom	Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Brand	Laowa	Nikon
Type	Wide Zoom	Superzoom
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Focal length	10-18mm	18-140mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/3.5 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	not listed	315 g
Length	not listed	90 mm
Diameter	not listed	73 mm
Filter thread	37 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.15 m closer	0.2 m
Max magnification	0.25×	0.33× larger
Aperture blades	5	not listed
Optical design	14 elements / 10 groups	17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	not listed	2021

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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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