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Venus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6

Sony E

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

For Sony E full frame, this zoom spans 10 mm to 18 mm, placing it in the ultra-wide class. The aperture runs from f/4.5 to f/5.6, and focusing is done by hand. It reaches a magnification of 1:4 at a minimum focus distance of 15 cm. It 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 Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 15-27 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

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

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

LensVenus Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSSVenus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6Venus Laowa 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye
Focal length10-18 mm10-18 mm12-24 mm8-15 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4f/5.6f/2.8
Weight496 g225 g497 g650 g
Filter diameter37 mm62 mm77 mm–
Min. focus distance15 cm25 cm15 cm16 cm
Length90.9 mm63.5 mm94 mm–
Autofocusnoyesnono
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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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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