Laowa Zero-D 10mm
Laowa
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Macro
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Laowa Zero-D 10mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 10 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 120 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.17★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Zero-D 10mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong bokeh (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Laowa Zero-D 10mm0.080score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.116score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
