Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT vs Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.24 m
Pick the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT | Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
620 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
132.1 mm
|
| 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
- Sony E 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 10mm f/2 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Our notes
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS: a wide-angle prime lens with a 10mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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