Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
Both are Leica L wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 18mm at the wide end
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 if
- You need more reach: 40mm vs 18mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.28× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5
Spec differences
11 differences| Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom | Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
18-40mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
155 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
40.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
67.9 mm
|
| Filter thread |
37 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.28×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
7
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 10 groups
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.15 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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