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Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. vs Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

Both are Leica L wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
  • You need more reach: 23mm vs 18mm at the long end

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

  • You want a wider view: 10mm vs 11mm at the wide end
  • You shoot full frame: the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is made for APS-C

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. and the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11–23mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Brand
Leica
Laowa
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
11-23mm
10-18mm
Max aperture
f/3.5 ⅔ stop faster
f/4.5
Weight
386 g
not listed
Length
77 mm
not listed
Diameter
73 mm
not listed
Filter thread
67 mm
37 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.15 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.25×
Aperture blades
not listed
5
Optical design
14 elements / 11 groups
14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Wide Zoom both
Image stabilization
No both

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