Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 vs Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 if
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 10mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, travel light, interiors
Pick the Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 4.5mm vs 9mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.27× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 | Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
9-18mm
|
4.5-10mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
155 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
50 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
56.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.1 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
0.27×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 8 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
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