Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro vs Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

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Olympus

M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro

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Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

Verdict at a glance

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro 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 12mm).
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro reaches further (40mm vs 18mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro	10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Brand	Olympus	Laowa
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	12-40mm	10-18mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.8 (faster)	f/4.5
Weight g	382	n/a
Filter mm	62	n/a
Length mm	84.0	n/a
Diameter mm	70.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.2	n/a

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro

Olympus's weather-sealed 24-80mm-equivalent standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 382 g and takes 62mm filters.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Dust, splash and freeze resistant build
Manual-focus clutch ring
Compact and light for an f/2.8 zoom

Cons

No built-in stabilization (relies on the camera)
Larger than the f/4 12-100mm alternatives

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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