Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye vs 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- 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 0.15 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5
Pick the 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 10mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye is made for APS-C
Spec differences
10 differences| 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye | 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Fisheye
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
4.5-10mm
|
10-18mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
37 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.1 m
closer
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.27×
larger
|
0.25×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
more blades
|
5
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
3 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Laowa both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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