Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm 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: 50mm 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
- Our notes say it suits: Travel on a small kit, vlogging, everyday photography
Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.2 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR is made for APS-C
Spec differences
16 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR | Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
10-18mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
135 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
32 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
37 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.25×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
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Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
A 2019 retractable DX kit zoom for the Z 50 and Z fc with VR and a 46mm filter thread. It weighs only about 135g.
Pros
- Very light and compact
- VR
- Collapses for storage
- Close focus 0.2m
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Plastic build
Our notes
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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