Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D Ultra Wide-Angle FF Lens

The Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D Ultra Wide-Angle FF Lens breaks new ground as the world's widest f/2.8 rectilinear lens for full-frame sensors. This innovative design combines a breathtaking 130.4° field of view with near-zero distortion and autofocus capability on select mounts, all while maintaining an impressively compact form factor weighing just 420g.

Local Review: Have a look at a recent South African review by Emil von Maltitz: Laowa D-Dreamer 10mm f/2.8 — Ultra-Wide, Ultra-Clean, and Surprisingly Practical

Key Specifications

• Lens Mount(s): Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, or L mount
  
• Sensor Coverage: Full Frame
  
• Focal Length (FoV): 10mm (130.4º)
  
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  
• Focus Type / Aperture Blades:
  
  • Autofocus / 5-blade (Sony E or Nikon Z)
    
  • Manual Focus / 5-blade (Canon RF or L mount)
    
  • Manual Focus / 14-blade (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z or L mount)
    
• Minimum Focus Distance: 12cm / 4.72"
  
• Maximum Magnification: 0.24X
  
• Filter Thread: 77mm
  
• Dimensions: Ø82 x 72.8mm / Ø3.23" x 2.87"
  
• Weight: 420g / 0.93lbs

Achieving exceptional optical performance through sophisticated engineering, this lens delivers outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness with remarkably low distortion. The advanced optical formula, incorporating two aspherical and three ED elements, ensures superior image quality while maintaining smooth transitions between in-focus and out-of-focus areas. Available in both 5-blade and 14-blade aperture configurations, photographers can choose between distinctive 10-point or refined 14-point sunstar effects.

Practical features enhance creative possibilities across diverse shooting scenarios. The built-in 77mm filter thread accommodates standard filters without additional adapters, while the extremely close 12cm minimum focusing distance opens unique perspectives for wide-angle close-ups. The bright f/2.8 aperture excels in astrophotography and low-light environments, delivering exceptional clarity and contrast even at its widest settings.

System flexibility extends through multiple mount options and focusing configurations. The autofocus versions for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts deliver quick, precise performance ideal for dynamic situations, while manual focus variants across all mounts provide measured control when desired. Each version maintains the lens's exceptional optical characteristics, ensuring consistent image quality regardless of chosen configuration.

Notable features include

• World's widest f/2.8 rectilinear FF lens
  
• Near-zero distortion (Zero-D) design
  
• Fast and accurate focus
  
• Ultra-wide 130.4° field of view
  
• 5-blade or 14-blade aperture options
  
• Extremely close 12cm focus capability
  
• Standard 77mm filter thread
  
• Exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness
  
• Compact lightweight construction
  
• Smooth bokeh transitions

This versatile ultra-wide prime opens new creative possibilities across multiple genres. Its combination of exceptional optical performance and practical features makes it particularly valuable for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, and creative wide-angle work. Whether capturing expansive vistas, dramatic interiors, or night skies, this lens delivers outstanding image quality while maintaining remarkable portability.

Aperture Options

The Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF is available in two distinct versions

• 5-blade aperture: Features autofocus exclusively on Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, while Canon RF and L mounts operate with manual focus. Creates distinctive 10-point sunstars.
  
• 14-blade aperture: Manual focus across all mount options with refined 14-point sunstar effects.

Both versions deliver exceptional optical performance, allowing you to choose based on your preferred focusing method and artistic requirements.

Responsive Auto-Focus

Enjoy the luxury of Auto-Focus combined with Laowa's renowned optical quality and attention to detail. Fast, accurate and consistent performance of the focus system gives freedom to concentrate on new compositions and other creative aspects.

Autofocus functionality is available exclusively for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, while Canon RF and L mounts operate with manual focus only.

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