Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom Lens (Sony E)
Features
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format.
- Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/22.
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element.
- Two Aspherical Elements.
Description
The widest zoom lens available for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras. Designed primarily for travel photography the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom Lens (Sony E) has been engineered to be the smallest in its class, less than 9.1cm and only 496g. The 102° (18mm) to 130° (10mm) angle of view provides flexibility for photographers to compose landscape or architecture photos with ease.
The aperture system is carefully re-designed to produce the best sun-star renderings among all UWA lenses on the market. This compact and light lens comprises of 14 elements in 10 groups with 2 pcs of aspherical elements and 1 pc of Extra-low dispersion elements.
The patented optical design successfully minimizes distortion and chromatic aberrations and delivers superb optical performance from corner to corner.
Key Features:
- Ultra-wide-angle zoom designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, this 10-18mm lens can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 15-27mm equivalent focal length range.
- Especially sleek design measures just 6.9 x 9.1cm and weighs approximately 0.5kg.
- One extra-low dispersion element reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and colour neutrality. Two aspherical elements are also featured to limit spherical aberrations for improved sharpness.
- A Frog Eye Coating has been applied to repel both dust and moisture for added protection when working in inclement conditions.
- Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 5.9" away with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.
- The manual aperture ring can be mechanically 'de-clicked' for smooth, silent rotation throughout the aperture range; making it ideal for video applications.
- Five straight diaphragm blades are used to render crisp 10-point sun-stars when photographing point light sources with smaller aperture sizes.
- Accepts 37mm filters via a rear filter mount and is also compatible with the optional Laowa Magnetic 100mm Filter Holder.
Specifications
Focal Length | 10 to 18mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 130° 102' |
Maximum Magnification | 0.25x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 5.91" / 15 cm |
Optical Design | 14 Elements in 10 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Filter Size | 37 mm (Rear) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.76 x 3.6" / 70 x 90.9 mm |
Weight | 1.1 lb / 496 g |
In The Box
- Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom Lens (Sony E)
- Front Lens Cap.
- Rear Lens Cap.
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Details
- Product: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom Lens (Sony E)
- Manufacturer: Laowa
- Model: VE1018SFE
- SKU: VE1018SFE
- RM Product #: 61655
- Lens Mount: Sony E
- Zoom or Prime Lens: Zoom
- Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.6
- Focus Type: Manual Focus
- Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty