Quick answer
The Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 10-18mm at f/4.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom: a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens with a 10-18mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom specifications
What can you shoot with the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom?
At 10-18mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 10–18mm | 90–121.9° | 100.5–130.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 16–29mm | 64–96.7° | 73.8–107° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom?
It zooms across 10-18mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 10-18mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 16–29mm on full frame, with a 64–96.7° horizontal and 73.8–107° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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