Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D 10mm
Laowa
53 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D 10mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 10 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | — | 19 |
| Groups | — | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 4-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 120 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.28x★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D 10mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D 10mm0.153score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR0.123score per dollar
Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D 10mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.
