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Archive 2018Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
p.3 #1Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
I might be the second one buying.
Even already having the FE 12-24.
I've been using the Venos 60mm macro, the Laowa 15/2 and the 25mm macro ships to me Monday. Might as well make it a foursome
Even already having the FE 12-24.
I've been using the Venos 60mm macro, the Laowa 15/2 and the 25mm macro ships to me Monday. Might as well make it a foursome
Apr 20, 2018 at 10:49 PM
p.3 #2Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Guy may be the first one to buy and the first one to sell.
Apr 21, 2018 at 12:23 AM
p.3 #3Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
But we will get a Bronco test out of it.
Apr 21, 2018 at 01:28 AM
p.3 #4Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Lol. True and we love those. Great service he does there tbh.
Apr 21, 2018 at 05:50 AM
p.3 #5Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred Miranda wrote:
I just got this image from Laowa. It explains where the filter (37mm) will be. I am pretty sure this was never done before!
Wow that’s awesome. Honestly idk why anyone hasn’t done that before
Apr 21, 2018 at 05:51 AM
p.3 #6Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
This looks pretty innovative . . . Of course, until we see some images and a Bronco test or two, I won't put my 12-24 up for sale just yet. But I'm certainly intrigued. Laowa is certainly trying to disrupt the lens market.
Apr 21, 2018 at 06:37 AM
p.3 #7Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Been thinking about this as a zoom where the weak spot might be and I’m thinking it’s probably in the corners at 10mm more than at 18mm. On a lens like this I would hope it’s strong point is one the longer side and for most people 10mm would be the least used but a strong 12,15,18 would fit me nicely. If you have the 12-24 I would wait for some direct comparisons first. I’d really like to test this thing . Anyone have any connections please throw my name in the hat to test and review.
Apr 21, 2018 at 06:43 AM
p.3 #8Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
I am very interested in both lenses and will be getting both. Can't wait to see how it compared to my 12-24mm!
Apr 21, 2018 at 07:34 AM
p.3 #9Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
MedicineMan404 wrote:
But we will get a Bronco test out of it.
We really ought to fund a lens testing start up fund for @GMPhotography; he can buy whatever lens, test on Big Bronco, then resell to replenish the fund for the next one.
But we will get a Bronco test out of it.
We really ought to fund a lens testing start up fund for @GMPhotography; he can buy whatever lens, test on Big Bronco, then resell to replenish the fund for the next one.
Apr 21, 2018 at 07:51 AM
p.3 #10Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Mathieu18 wrote:
We really ought to fund a lens testing start up fund for @GMPhotography@; he can buy whatever lens, test on Big Bronco, then resell to replenish the fund for the next one.
Love this idea. The Big Bronco Go Fund Me.
MedicineMan404 wrote
But we will get a Bronco test out of it.Love this idea. The Big Bronco Go Fund Me.
Apr 21, 2018 at 07:55 AM
p.3 #11Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Certainly looks innovative! Now to see the test shots and find out the price. . .
Apr 21, 2018 at 08:37 AM
p.3 #12Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
GMPhotography wrote:
Been thinking about this as a zoom where the weak spot might be and I’m thinking it’s probably in the corners at 10mm more than at 18mm. On a lens like this I would hope it’s strong point is one the longer side and for most people 10mm would be the least used but a strong 12,15,18 would fit me nicely. If you have the 12-24 I would wait for some direct comparisons first. I’d really like to test this thing . Anyone have any connections please throw my name in the hat to test and review.
If it has good sun stars and flare/ghosting control it might be a travel lens candidate for me.
Fit nicely in with the 35/2.8 Sony and 85/1.8 Sony as a 3-lens light weight travel kit.
Been thinking about this as a zoom where the weak spot might be and I’m thinking it’s probably in the corners at 10mm more than at 18mm. On a lens like this I would hope it’s strong point is one the longer side and for most people 10mm would be the least used but a strong 12,15,18 would fit me nicely. If you have the 12-24 I would wait for some direct comparisons first. I’d really like to test this thing . Anyone have any connections please throw my name in the hat to test and review.
If it has good sun stars and flare/ghosting control it might be a travel lens candidate for me.
Fit nicely in with the 35/2.8 Sony and 85/1.8 Sony as a 3-lens light weight travel kit.
Apr 21, 2018 at 10:26 AM
p.3 #13Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
The ability to use filters from 10mm until 18mm without vignetting is a BIG plus for this lens. No more humongous filter adapters and 150x150mm filters!
My only concern is if Laowa calculated the clear filter into the lens optical design. (So the lens would be sold with a clear filter attached).
I am almost certain they did and if so, it will be amazingly compact for landscape photography.
GabrielPhoto wrote:
I am very interested in both lenses and will be getting both. Can't wait to see how it compared to my 12-24mm!
My only concern is if Laowa calculated the clear filter into the lens optical design. (So the lens would be sold with a clear filter attached).
I am almost certain they did and if so, it will be amazingly compact for landscape photography.
GabrielPhoto wrote:
I am very interested in both lenses and will be getting both. Can't wait to see how it compared to my 12-24mm!
Apr 21, 2018 at 11:28 AM
p.3 #14Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
I wish they can lend me one to test it while I travel to Iceland in June ! (Widest lens I have now is 17mm TS)
If it has complex distortion, it would be difficult to correct without EXIF.
(Widest lens I have now is 17mm TS)If it has complex distortion, it would be difficult to correct without EXIF.
Apr 21, 2018 at 12:20 PM
p.3 #15Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Yep, if the 10-18 plays well with rear ND's i'm in.
Only thing that stopped my buying sony 12-24 was lack of filter support
Only thing that stopped my buying sony 12-24 was lack of filter support
Apr 21, 2018 at 12:33 PM
p.3 #16Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
@fredmiranda is it possible for you to talk to Laowa and ask some of these things, the filter bit and the distortion (data) etc
Thanks
Thanks
Apr 21, 2018 at 12:34 PM
p.3 #17Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
I wonder if the full production lenses are ready...
Apr 21, 2018 at 12:35 PM
p.3 #18Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
next question is who is making quality ND filters in 37mm size
Apr 21, 2018 at 12:37 PM
p.3 #19Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
They scewed in a Tanya filter. Very cheap but not bad reputation.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/New-37mm-37-mm-Neutral-Density-ND-8-ND8-Filter-For-Camera-Camcorder-Lens-/270315824258?hash=item3ef0142482
https://www.ebay.de/itm/New-37mm-37-mm-Neutral-Density-ND-8-ND8-Filter-For-Camera-Camcorder-Lens-/270315824258?hash=item3ef0142482
Apr 21, 2018 at 12:46 PM
p.3 #20Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
ytwong wrote:
Nikon fisheye
YEP! I have the Nikon fish...used it a lot in the 70's and 80's, and it definitely had that feature (rear filter). It came with a little packet of 3 filters to use and one blank.
I have wondered why more lenses don't use that option
Definitely can't wait for this review on this zoom
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Nikon 16mm Fish with Filters
Nikon 16mm fish rear element filter 37mm
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Nikon fisheye
Fred Miranda wrote
I just got this image from Laowa. It explains where the filter (37mm) will be. I am pretty sure this was never done before!YEP! I have the Nikon fish...used it a lot in the 70's and 80's, and it definitely had that feature (rear filter). It came with a little packet of 3 filters to use and one blank.
I have wondered why more lenses don't use that option
Definitely can't wait for this review on this zoom
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Nikon 16mm Fish with Filters
Nikon 16mm fish rear element filter 37mm
Edited on Apr 21, 2018 at 01:08 PM · View previous versions
Apr 21, 2018 at 12:48 PM