Laowa Nikon Z Wide Zoom

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

10-18mm
f/4.5
Wide Zoom

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 Nikon Z mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

The Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 10-18mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon Z 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: Nikon Z
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
Full frame	1.0x	10–18mm	90–121.9°	100.5–130.4°
APS-C	1.5x	15–27mm	67.4–100.4°	77.4–110.5°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom use?

It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 15–27mm on full frame, with a 67.4–100.4° horizontal and 77.4–110.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.