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Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6

Leica L-Mount

Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6

Focal length
10–18 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
496 g
Filter diameter
37 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
90.9 mm
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At a Glance

A manual-focus ultra-wide zoom for full-frame L-Mount, this lens offers 10-18 mm and a variable f/4.5-5.6 aperture. It weighs 496 g and focuses as close as 15 cm, giving a magnification of 1:4. The wide field of view suits landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
10 mm
Max. focal length
18 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
496 g (1.09 lb)
Filter diameter
37 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm (5.91 in)
Max. magnification
1:4 (0.25×)
Length
90.9 mm (3.58 in)
Diameter
70 mm (2.76 in)

Manufacturer data: laowalenses.ca

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 fit?

The Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 15-27 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6Venus Laowa 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom FisheyeSigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Focal length10-18 mm12-24 mm8-15 mm10-18 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/5.6f/2.8f/2.8
Weight496 g497 g650 g260 g
Filter diameter37 mm77 mm–67 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm15 cm16 cm11.6 cm
Length90.9 mm94 mm–62 mm
Autofocusnononoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 weigh?

The Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 weighs 496 g. It is 90.9 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 use?

The Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 takes 37 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 15-27 mm in full-frame terms.

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