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Archive 2018Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
p.7 #1Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
GMPhotography wrote:
"The lens will come with a clear UV filter and ND filter will be sold as an accessory"
It was also said that the ND filters offered will be of very high quality.This really suggests that they are taking IQ especially seriously.
Now we just have to hope the "to be confirmed" 7 blade aperture doesn't happen.
8 would be fine, if straight, and so would five, in the event that they can't do 10!
Anything but 7 or nine for a lens like this. And I hope not curved, for a slow ultra wide!I have a feeling that 10-blade aperture is out so I'm hoping for 5 straight blades now. (For a 10-point sunstar)
The current Laowa 15/2 has 7 blades but at least they are straight.
The good news is that Laowa is listening and working on this so I"m hoping this lens will capture great sunstars when available.Fred any word on release. Like to buy one soon or at least test one. And throw my name in the hat if they need a tester. I’m in on that
Guy I've been in dialogue with Ming at Laowa concerning a Laowa 25mm macro that just shipped my way; in those e-mails I asked about release/details of the 10-18. Ming mentioned nearer the end of this year and no more details than we already know.
Fred Miranda wrote
DavidBM wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Here is some info from my Laowa's source:"The lens will come with a clear UV filter and ND filter will be sold as an accessory"
It was also said that the ND filters offered will be of very high quality.
Now we just have to hope the "to be confirmed" 7 blade aperture doesn't happen.
8 would be fine, if straight, and so would five, in the event that they can't do 10!
Anything but 7 or nine for a lens like this. And I hope not curved, for a slow ultra wide!
The current Laowa 15/2 has 7 blades but at least they are straight.
The good news is that Laowa is listening and working on this so I"m hoping this lens will capture great sunstars when available.
Guy I've been in dialogue with Ming at Laowa concerning a Laowa 25mm macro that just shipped my way; in those e-mails I asked about release/details of the 10-18. Ming mentioned nearer the end of this year and no more details than we already know.
Apr 25, 2018 at 04:18 AM
p.7 #2Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
MedicineMan404 wrote:
I used one of these with the Laowa 15/2 last time I shot Milky Way. I've used their filters for years with the telescopes. Just remember custom white balance. I can't see this working with the L 10-18 though for reasons already mentioned plus no need with screw in filters-
http://www.astronomik.com/en/clip-filter/clip-filter-fur-sony-alpha-7r-7s.html
If you used the Astronomik clip-on filter coupled with the Laowa 15, field curvature became very pronounced. Which aperture did you use for your Milky way imagery?
I used one of these with the Laowa 15/2 last time I shot Milky Way. I've used their filters for years with the telescopes. Just remember custom white balance. I can't see this working with the L 10-18 though for reasons already mentioned plus no need with screw in filters-
http://www.astronomik.com/en/clip-filter/clip-filter-fur-sony-alpha-7r-7s.html
If you used the Astronomik clip-on filter coupled with the Laowa 15, field curvature became very pronounced. Which aperture did you use for your Milky way imagery?
Apr 25, 2018 at 02:26 PM
p.7 #3Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred I shot at F2 and F2.8.
Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
Apr 25, 2018 at 03:22 PM
p.7 #4Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
With my Loxia 21 and CV15, I use a 58mm light pollution filter. It works great without inducing FC.
I really want to test the new 10-18mm against my CV 12, 15 and Loxia 21
I am not expecting it to do better, but If it performs similarly, it will be a great zoom lens.
MedicineMan404 wrote:
Fred I shot at F2 and F2.8.
Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
I really want to test the new 10-18mm against my CV 12, 15 and Loxia 21
I am not expecting it to do better, but If it performs similarly, it will be a great zoom lens.
MedicineMan404 wrote:
Fred I shot at F2 and F2.8.
Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
Apr 30, 2018 at 10:36 PM
p.7 #5Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred Miranda wrote:
With my Loxia 21 and CV15, I use a 58mm light pollution filter. It works great without inducing FC.
I really want to test the new 10-18mm against my CV 12, 15 and Loxia 21
I am not expecting it to do better, but If it performs similarly, it will be a great zoom lens.
Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
So ... not asking for much then
With my Loxia 21 and CV15, I use a 58mm light pollution filter. It works great without inducing FC.
I really want to test the new 10-18mm against my CV 12, 15 and Loxia 21
I am not expecting it to do better, but If it performs similarly, it will be a great zoom lens.
MedicineMan404 wrote
Fred I shot at F2 and F2.8.Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
So ... not asking for much then
May 01, 2018 at 02:23 AM
p.7 #6Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred Miranda wrote:
With my Loxia 21 and CV15, I use a 58mm light pollution filter. It works great without inducing FC.
I really want to test the new 10-18mm against my CV 12, 15 and Loxia 21
I am not expecting it to do better, but If it performs similarly, it will be a great zoom lens.
Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
Which filter do you use Fred? Do you lose much light with it? Tons of light pollution here on the east coast.
With my Loxia 21 and CV15, I use a 58mm light pollution filter. It works great without inducing FC.
I really want to test the new 10-18mm against my CV 12, 15 and Loxia 21
I am not expecting it to do better, but If it performs similarly, it will be a great zoom lens.
MedicineMan404 wrote
Fred I shot at F2 and F2.8.Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
Which filter do you use Fred? Do you lose much light with it? Tons of light pollution here on the east coast.
May 01, 2018 at 05:52 AM
p.7 #7Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
These special filters like light pollution, extreme nd´s, infrared may be a problem to find in 37mm diameter. I hope Laowa will offer us at least a set of nd´s for video. ND 0,9; 1,2; 1,8 are on my wishlist and for stills the big stopper nd 3,0. If I want more I can do that with the smooth reflection app.
ND´s for video are indispensable because this will be the perfect lens for gimbal work in apsc/ s 35 format.
ND´s for video are indispensable because this will be the perfect lens for gimbal work in apsc/ s 35 format.
May 01, 2018 at 06:33 AM
p.7 #8Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Frogfish wrote:
I really want to test the new 10-18mm against my CV 12, 15 and Loxia 21
I am not expecting it to do better, but If it performs similarly, it will be a great zoom lens.
Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.So ... not asking for much then
Ok, I really don't expect its 18mm end to come even close to the Lox21.
Fred Miranda wrote
With my Loxia 21 and CV15, I use a 58mm light pollution filter. It works great without inducing FC.I really want to test the new 10-18mm against my CV 12, 15 and Loxia 21
I am not expecting it to do better, but If it performs similarly, it will be a great zoom lens.
MedicineMan404 wrote
Fred I shot at F2 and F2.8.Agreed curvature notable.
Also, would it not also affect coma?
With the clip in filter coma seemed more pronounced even stopping to F2.8.
That said, using a custom White Balance the filter is amazing for the light pollution here in the east. In my case it's a matter of picking my poison.
Ok, I really don't expect its 18mm end to come even close to the Lox21.
May 01, 2018 at 08:24 AM
p.7 #9Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Fred, do you think this lens will be out in the first half of the year or more like closer to Christmas?
May 02, 2018 at 01:22 AM
p.7 #10Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
nampramos wrote:
Fred, do you think this lens will be out in the first half of the year or more like closer to Christmas?
I've asked them. If I get any info, I will post it here.
Fred, do you think this lens will be out in the first half of the year or more like closer to Christmas?
I've asked them. If I get any info, I will post it here.
May 02, 2018 at 08:37 AM
p.7 #11Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Just got an answer from my Laowa’s contact:
“Ballpark…September.”
“Ballpark…September.”
May 02, 2018 at 10:07 AM
p.7 #12Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Thanks Fred! We just have to wait and see then.
Really hoping it comes out a good performer.
Don't see myself getting rid of the L21 but I'd buy this zoom if priced right and with easy to correct distortion.
Really hoping it comes out a good performer.
Don't see myself getting rid of the L21 but I'd buy this zoom if priced right and with easy to correct distortion.
May 02, 2018 at 10:20 AM
p.7 #13Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
any guesses on the price of the 10-18mm....under $1500?
May 03, 2018 at 08:49 PM
p.7 #14Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
The Sony 12-24G is $1600.
If this 10-18 from Lawoa is more than $1000 it will be a surprise, for me at least.
It might be 2mm wider, but it's also 6mm shorter on the long end, it's slower, no electronic contacts and no AF.
pointbob wrote:
any guesses on the price of the 10-18mm....under $1500?
If this 10-18 from Lawoa is more than $1000 it will be a surprise, for me at least.
It might be 2mm wider, but it's also 6mm shorter on the long end, it's slower, no electronic contacts and no AF.
pointbob wrote:
any guesses on the price of the 10-18mm....under $1500?
May 03, 2018 at 09:51 PM
p.7 #15Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Yesterday the better-half quietly observed me eyeing the 10-18, walked over to the shelf, returned with the FE12-24 and asked 'is there something wrong with this lens' Haha!
May 04, 2018 at 10:39 PM
p.7 #16Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Oh man! Gold
MedicineMan404 wrote:
Yesterday the better-half quietly observed me eyeing the 10-18, walked over to the shelf, returned with the FE12-24 and asked 'is there something wrong with this lens' Haha!
MedicineMan404 wrote:
Yesterday the better-half quietly observed me eyeing the 10-18, walked over to the shelf, returned with the FE12-24 and asked 'is there something wrong with this lens' Haha!
May 05, 2018 at 07:06 AM
p.7 #17Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
MedicineMan404 wrote:
Yesterday the better-half quietly observed me eyeing the 10-18, walked over to the shelf, returned with the FE12-24 and asked 'is there something wrong with this lens' Haha!
It's much bigger especially when adapting filters to it. That's the main attractive for the Laowa. Sunstar, distortion and flare resistance may be better but currently unknown.
Yesterday the better-half quietly observed me eyeing the 10-18, walked over to the shelf, returned with the FE12-24 and asked 'is there something wrong with this lens' Haha!
It's much bigger especially when adapting filters to it. That's the main attractive for the Laowa. Sunstar, distortion and flare resistance may be better but currently unknown.
May 05, 2018 at 09:34 AM
p.7 #18Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
Obviously they show already a working lens and not a prototype behind glass.
https://www.facebook.com/venuslaowa/photos/pcb.2209186545764682/2209184219098248/?type=3&theater
Maybe somebody can insert the link correctly.
https://www.facebook.com/venuslaowa/photos/pcb.2209186545764682/2209184219098248/?type=3&theater
Maybe somebody can insert the link correctly.
May 06, 2018 at 11:09 AM
p.7 #19Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
GartenMoorriem wrote:
Obviously they show already a working lens and not a prototype behind glass.
https://www.facebook.com/venuslaowa/photos/pcb.2209186545764682/2209184219098248/?type=3&theater
Maybe somebody can insert the link correctly.
Did you try posting this one?
Obviously they show already a working lens and not a prototype behind glass.
https://www.facebook.com/venuslaowa/photos/pcb.2209186545764682/2209184219098248/?type=3&theater
Maybe somebody can insert the link correctly.
Did you try posting this one?
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May 06, 2018 at 11:39 AM
p.7 #20Official: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom at 496 grams
That is the right one, thanks.
May 06, 2018 at 11:42 AM