Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G vs Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye

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

• You need more reach: 20mm vs 10mm at the long end
• Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, vlogging at wide angle, interiors on APS-C

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 10mm at the wide end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.13 m
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.27× vs 0.18× maximum magnification

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 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye