Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 vs Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

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Olympus

M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

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Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

Verdict at a glance

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 goes wider (9mm vs 10mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6	10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Brand	Olympus	Laowa
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	9-18mm (wider)	10-18mm
Max aperture	f/4.0 (faster)	f/4.5
Weight g	155	n/a
Length mm	50.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.25	n/a

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

A tiny, collapsible 18-36mm-equivalent wide zoom for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 155 g. It focuses as close as 0.25 m.

Pros

Tiny and light at about 155 g
Collapsible when not in use
Close focus 0.25 m
Takes 52mm filters

Cons

Variable aperture
Not weather sealed

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

This 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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