Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR vs Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

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Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR

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Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

Verdict at a glance

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is faster by 1.4 stops (f/2.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom goes wider (10mm vs 16mm).
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR reaches further (50mm vs 18mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR	10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Brand	Nikon	Laowa
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	16-50mm	10-18mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.8 (faster)	f/4.5
Released	2025	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	11	n/a
Elements	12	n/a
Weight g	330.0	n/a
Filter mm	67	n/a
Length mm	88.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	74.5	n/a
Min focus m	0.15	n/a
Max magnification	0.238	n/a

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR

Nikon's DX zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture and VR, announced as Nikon's first f/2.8 zoom for the DX Z lineup, introduced in 2025. It weighs about 330g and focuses as close as 0.15m at 16mm.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
VR
Light at about 330g
Close focus of 0.15m

Cons

DX only
Short 50mm end
Heavier than the 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3

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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