Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Canon RF wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM if
- You need more reach: 20mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 5
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture and interiors, astro and wide video
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 10mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.25 m
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Laowa
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
10-20mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
112 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
83.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
|
0.13×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
5
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, optical design. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Optical design
- 16 elements / 12 groups both
Our notes
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
A full-frame ultra-wide zoom for Canon RF mirrorless cameras with image stabilization and a constant f/4 aperture. L-series build.
Pros
- Very wide 10mm start
- Constant f/4
- Image stabilization
- L-series build
Cons
- Bulbous front element limits filter use
- Slower than f/2.8 wide zooms
- Software distortion correction is part of the design
Our notes
Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
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