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Archive 2018Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
p.11 #1Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
And it really gives a unique look close up. I finally found a good 70-200 2.8 in this rental I have. I may just buy it. Also folks the A7III is really good. Still in the middle of this big show but I’m liking this cam.
Jul 17, 2018 at 09:51 AM
p.11 #2Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
By the way, there is a Laowa 15mm F4 also, a native E mount lens. Its a 1:1 macro lens too. For some reason, its advertised, stocked here more than 15/2...
Jul 17, 2018 at 10:14 AM
p.11 #3Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Laowa just sent me some more sample images from their new 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE lens:
What do you guys think?
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Jul 29, 2018 at 11:42 AM
p.11 #5Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
So, it looks like the lens is on schedule to its release and right now they are working on an option to use 100mm filters with it:
"We are now trying our best to fit the 100mm filters via a filter holder."
"We are now trying our best to fit the 100mm filters via a filter holder."
Jul 29, 2018 at 11:47 AM
p.11 #6Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
The images look good, they definitely nailed it with the sunstars! may be too much distortion in the first image (but easily correctable)?
The 100mm filter holder would be a huge feature!
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The 100mm filter holder would be a huge feature!
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Jul 29, 2018 at 12:10 PM
p.11 #7Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
The images look great to me, sunstars too.
I have some 100mm Lee filters, so an option to use those on such an extreme wide angle would be very nice. I think it is also quite an accomplishment that they can include even that opportunity.
I have some 100mm Lee filters, so an option to use those on such an extreme wide angle would be very nice. I think it is also quite an accomplishment that they can include even that opportunity.
Jul 29, 2018 at 12:16 PM
p.11 #8Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Great! 100 mm filters for photography including an option to screw in a polarizer and the internal 37 mm filters for video. Particularly gimbal work.
Jul 29, 2018 at 12:36 PM
p.11 #9Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Can’t wait 
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Jul 29, 2018 at 01:45 PM
p.11 #10Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
ooooff... Nice work Laowa, sunstars check, not much vignetting check. Let's hope they get it ready and send Fred a sample so he can show to us.
And after seeing these photos I have two wishes: first is to get the lens and second is to go back to Beijing.
Any idea when it will be released?
And after seeing these photos I have two wishes: first is to get the lens and second is to go back to Beijing.
Any idea when it will be released?
Jul 29, 2018 at 02:11 PM
p.11 #11Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
These samples are very nice. Rarely do I preorder something but I did with the 24-105 and that worked out great and I’m also pre ordering the voigtlander 110. I’ll probably pre order this as well.
Jul 29, 2018 at 04:00 PM
p.11 #12Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
The option to use front filters, especially polarizers that aren't practical as a rear filter, would make a big difference to the utility (and I suspect uptake) of this lens.
Jul 29, 2018 at 04:44 PM
p.11 #13Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
I’d like see some original files but my main question is, when can I order it!
Jul 29, 2018 at 05:02 PM
p.11 #14Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
My source told me that Laowa will supply ND filters for the rear slot of this lens. If someone wants to use a different one, the thickness/type of the glass will literally affect IQ, so we will have to experiment with that. The rear slot will be a 37mm screw thread one so its quite easy to buy anywhere.
I was told that rounded CPL filters will probably not work well and be troublesome to use on the rear slot. However, it looks like the front 100mm holder will support square/rectangle filters like GND, ND and CPL.
I was told that rounded CPL filters will probably not work well and be troublesome to use on the rear slot. However, it looks like the front 100mm holder will support square/rectangle filters like GND, ND and CPL.
Jul 29, 2018 at 09:22 PM
p.11 #15Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred Miranda wrote:
My source told me that Laowa will supply ND filters for the rear slot of this lens. If someone wants to use a different one, the thickness/type of the glass will literally affect IQ, so we will have to experiment with that. The rear slot will be a 37mm screw thread one so its quite easy to buy anywhere.
I was told that rounded CPL filters will probably not work well and be troublesome to use on the rear slot. However, it looks like the front 100mm holder will support square/rectangle filters like GND, ND and CPL.
Sunstars look great; like old Canon five straight blade lenses. Nice.
Its obviously very hard to judge resolution in images this size, and where you don't know how the plane of focus cuts through the image or the aperture. But maybe, just maybe, these seem a little less crisp in places I'd hope they would be. But we'll see!
My source told me that Laowa will supply ND filters for the rear slot of this lens. If someone wants to use a different one, the thickness/type of the glass will literally affect IQ, so we will have to experiment with that. The rear slot will be a 37mm screw thread one so its quite easy to buy anywhere.
I was told that rounded CPL filters will probably not work well and be troublesome to use on the rear slot. However, it looks like the front 100mm holder will support square/rectangle filters like GND, ND and CPL.
Sunstars look great; like old Canon five straight blade lenses. Nice.
Its obviously very hard to judge resolution in images this size, and where you don't know how the plane of focus cuts through the image or the aperture. But maybe, just maybe, these seem a little less crisp in places I'd hope they would be. But we'll see!
Jul 29, 2018 at 10:21 PM
p.11 #16Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
DavidBM wrote:
I was told that rounded CPL filters will probably not work well and be troublesome to use on the rear slot. However, it looks like the front 100mm holder will support square/rectangle filters like GND, ND and CPL.Sunstars look great; like old Canon five straight blade lenses. Nice.
Its obviously very hard to judge resolution in images this size, and where you don't know how the plane of focus cuts through the image or the aperture. But maybe, just maybe, these seem a little less crisp in places I'd hope they would be. But we'll see!
I think it may be wise to lower our expectations as this is the widest zoom for the E-mount and may not quite match the IQ of the best primes in this range. Still, it may replace my primes when shooting travel and landscapes. The sunstar rendering gave me a lot of hope.
Fred Miranda wrote
My source told me that Laowa will supply ND filters for the rear slot of this lens. If someone wants to use a different one, the thickness/type of the glass will literally affect IQ, so we will have to experiment with that. The rear slot will be a 37mm screw thread one so its quite easy to buy anywhere.I was told that rounded CPL filters will probably not work well and be troublesome to use on the rear slot. However, it looks like the front 100mm holder will support square/rectangle filters like GND, ND and CPL.
Its obviously very hard to judge resolution in images this size, and where you don't know how the plane of focus cuts through the image or the aperture. But maybe, just maybe, these seem a little less crisp in places I'd hope they would be. But we'll see!
I think it may be wise to lower our expectations as this is the widest zoom for the E-mount and may not quite match the IQ of the best primes in this range. Still, it may replace my primes when shooting travel and landscapes. The sunstar rendering gave me a lot of hope.
Jul 29, 2018 at 10:30 PM
p.11 #17Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
I can't wait to review this lens. If great at f/8, it may replace three primes on that range. (Mostly landscape usage for me)
Aug 11, 2018 at 08:52 AM
p.11 #18Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
These images look encouraging.
I do see barrel distortion in the first shot, and it's hard to tell if this has moustache as it goes into the corners -- that would be a no-no for me, shooting buildings with perspective.
I've been very happy with the Sony 12-24G, so this would have to be pretty tremendous for me to have any interest.
Looking forward to more news and images!
I do see barrel distortion in the first shot, and it's hard to tell if this has moustache as it goes into the corners -- that would be a no-no for me, shooting buildings with perspective.
I've been very happy with the Sony 12-24G, so this would have to be pretty tremendous for me to have any interest.
Looking forward to more news and images!
Aug 11, 2018 at 09:35 AM
p.11 #19Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
As someone who shoots 10mm quite often Ill be testing this lens for sure. Just not sure if I can expect it to be on par with the 10mm CV...
I also have the 12-24 which my second copy was sharper than my first.
I also have the 12-24 which my second copy was sharper than my first.
Aug 11, 2018 at 09:48 AM
p.11 #20Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Photos look fantastic!
When's the release date scheduled for again? Still no word on price?
Fred Miranda wrote:
So, it looks like the lens is on schedule to its release and right now they are working on an option to use 100mm filters with it:
"We are now trying our best to fit the 100mm filters via a filter holder."
When's the release date scheduled for again? Still no word on price?
Fred Miranda wrote:
So, it looks like the lens is on schedule to its release and right now they are working on an option to use 100mm filters with it:
"We are now trying our best to fit the 100mm filters via a filter holder."
Aug 12, 2018 at 05:35 AM