Quick answer
A fast manual-focus 10mm f/2 for Micro Four Thirds that is designed to have minimal distortion. It has a 46mm filter thread and focuses as close as 0.12 m.
Pros
- f/2
- Low distortion
- Close focus 0.12 m
- Compact
Cons
- Manual focus only
- 5-bladed aperture
- Not weather sealed
Verdict
A fast wide-angle for MFT that works for stars and interiors.
About this lens
The Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 10mm at f/2 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 10mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- micro-four-thirds
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 5
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.12 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT?
- Astrophotography on MFT
- Interiors
- Video
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 20mm | 84° | 94.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What does Zero-D mean?
Zero-D stands for zero distortion, meaning straight lines remain straight.
What filter size does the Laowa 10mm f/2 use?
It takes 46mm filters. Buy that size and they mount directly with no step ring.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.12 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.15x. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
