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 Micro Four Thirds mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 10-18mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 20–36mm | 53.1–84° | 62–94.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 20–36mm on full frame, with a 53.1–84° horizontal and 62–94.5° 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 Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
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