Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Both are Sony E wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5.6)
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 12mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF does not
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, architecture, vlogging
Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if
- You need more reach: 24mm vs 18mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS | Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Laowa
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
1 stop faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
225 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
0.4×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
Our notes
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
A constant-aperture ultra-wide zoom for APS-C E-mount with Optical SteadyShot. It covers roughly 15-27mm in full-frame terms.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Optical SteadyShot
- Compact at about 225 g
Cons
- f/4 limits low-light ability
- Relies on software distortion correction
Our notes
Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
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