Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF vs Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Canon RF wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 10mm at the wide end
Pick the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5
Spec differences
14 differences| Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
8-16mm
|
10-18mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
270 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
72.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
86 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
0.25×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
7
more blades
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2023
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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