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Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens Compared to the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens
| Specifications | Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/9 | 17/14 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 130.4° | 122° – 84° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 5 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 14.8 oz (420g) | 29.9 oz (847g) |
| Actual Weight | 16 oz (452.8g) | 30 oz (849g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.5 oz (13.8g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 16.5 oz (466.6g) | 30 oz (849g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.23 x 2.79” (82 x 70.8mm) | 3.84 x 5.39” (97.6 x 137mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.25 x 3.02” (83 x 76.7mm) | 3.84 x 5.67” (97.5 x 144mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.02” (76.7mm) | 5.67” (144mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / N | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.47 x 0.57” (88.2 x 14.6mm) | 3.84 x 0” (97.5 x 0mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 3.47 - 3.47” (88.1 - 88.1mm) | 5.67 - 5.67” (144 - 144mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.45” (36.9mm) | 0.83” / 0.94” (21mm / 23.9mm) |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Quad XD Linear | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 120° | 140° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 4.72” (120mm) | 11.02” / 10.51” (280mm / 267mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 4.69” (119mm) | 10.51” (267mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.24x | 0.14x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 70° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / | Y / Integrated |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 10mm = 1.36' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 10mm = 415mm | |
| Review | Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens |
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