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.
