Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G vs Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

Both are Sony E wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2022

E PZ 10-20mm F4 G

f/4178 g

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Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

f/4.5MF

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Pick the Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
You need more reach: 20mm vs 18mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.13 m vs 0.15 m
Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, vlogging at wide angle, interiors on APS-C

Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if

You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
You shoot full frame: the Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G is made for APS-C

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G and the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
	Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G	Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Brand	Sony	Laowa
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Focal length	10-20mm	10-18mm
Max aperture	f/4 ⅓ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	178 g	not listed
Length	55 mm	not listed
Diameter	69.8 mm	not listed
Filter thread	62 mm	37 mm
Min focus distance	0.13 m closer	0.15 m
Max magnification	0.18×	0.25× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	5
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Released	2022	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G

A compact power-zoom ultra-wide for APS-C E-mount, weighing about 178 g. It focuses as close as 0.13 m and has a 62mm filter thread.

Pros

Very light at about 178 g
Power zoom for smooth video
Close focus 0.13 m
Constant f/4

Cons

APS-C only
No optical stabilization
Zoom ring is electronic, not mechanical

Our notes

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

A 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens, the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is designed for Sony E mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.