Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF
Laowa · 10 mm · f/2.8 · Zero-D
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
65
SCORE /100
What We Like
+World's first rectilinear 10mm full-frame lens with f/2.8 aperture and autofocus
+Exceptional build quality with all-metal construction and modern aesthetic design
+Outstanding autofocus performance that feels like a mature implementation despite being Laowa's first AF lens
+Minimal distortion via Zero-D technology while maintaining flat front element for standard 77mm filters
+Ultra-compact and lightweight at 420g, portable for travel photography
+Impressive 12cm minimum focus distance enabling unique wide-angle macro shots
Worth Knowing
−Corner performance at f/2.8 is not ideal; improvement seen at f/4, significant at f/5.6+
−Poor astrophotography performance at wide aperture with strong vignetting and coma in corners
−Significant astigmatism visible especially at close focus distances in peripheral areas
−Extreme focal length limits versatility and may be too niche for many photographers
General | |
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About This LensThe Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens is the world's first rectilinear 10mm full-frame lens with an f/2.8 aperture. This lens is a game-changer in its class, featuring a remarkable ultra-wide angle of view of 130.4° while maintaining a weight of only 0.93 lb. This is Laowa's first ever autofocusing lens, but you would never know it from the performance. Autofocus is fast, accurate, and smooth. Performance at f/2.8 is simply too poor in the corners and edges, coma performance is underwhelming, there's significant astigmatism, and vignetting is exceptionally strong for astrophotography, though the lens excels for landscapes and architecture where it leverages its unique combination of extreme width, fast aperture, close focusing, and minimal distortion. | |
| Brand | Laowa |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Zero-D |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 420 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 82 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 70.8 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 77 mm |
Optics73/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 10 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 130.4° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 5020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 12 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.24x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 15 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |