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Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie
75 PixelMeter Score 8 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Extremely low distortion
  • Highly portable, compact, and lightweight metal construction
  • Excellent center sharpness and contrast
  • Versatile 10cm minimum focus distance
  • Effective control of chromatic aberrations
Cons Cons
  • Heavy vignetting that persists even when stopped down
  • Absence of weather sealing and electronic contacts
  • Ergonomic challenges including awkward ring placement and risk of fingers in the frame
  • Softness in the corners and susceptibility to flaring

Launch price Launch price $299
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 10mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 10 cm (0.15x)
Filter thread Filter thread 37mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual focus only
Weight & size Weight & size 130g (4.6 oz) · 59.8 x 25 mm (2.35 x 0.98 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 19, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $299
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series Laowa

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 8
Special elements Special elements 2 aspherical, 4 ED

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 10mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 5

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 109.3°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual focus only
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 10 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.15x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Unit focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch No

Weight Weight 130g (4.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 59.8mm (2.35 in)
Length Length 25mm (0.98 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 37mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Barrel material Barrel material Metal
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood Not included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported