7artisans 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 7artisans 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 8 aperture blades vs 5
Pick the Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.17 m
Spec differences
10 differences| 7artisans 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
7artisans
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Fisheye
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
37 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
0.1 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
8
more blades
|
5
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
12 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Focal length
- 10mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both