Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

Both are Sony E wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

f/4.5MF

Full specs

Laowa

12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

f/5.6

Full specs

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

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5.6)
You want a wider view: 10mm vs 12mm at the wide end
You shoot full frame: the 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF is made for APS-C

Pick the 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if

You need more reach: 24mm vs 18mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 5

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom and the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
	10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom	12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Focal length	10-18mm	12-24mm
Max aperture	f/4.5 ⅔ stop faster	f/5.6
Filter thread	37 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.15 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.25×	0.4× larger
Aperture blades	5	9 more blades
Optical design	14 elements / 10 groups	15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed

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

Brand: Laowa both
Mount: Sony E both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

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

A 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens, the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is designed for Sony E mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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