{"id":48874,"date":"2024-02-20T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=48874"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:45:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:45:27","slug":"review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF &#8211; The Beginning of a New Era"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48891\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48891\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_R2_hood.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_R2_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_R2_hood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_R2_hood-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>2024 is a special year for Laowa, as it marks the company&#8217;s 10th anniversary. What better way to celebrate this than with a 10mm lens? But wait, Laowa already released a 9mm full frame lens, so what is so special about this 10mm lens? For starters, this lens features a maximum aperture of f\/2.8, making it the world&#8217;s fastest 10mm lens and also the world&#8217;s widest f\/2.8 lens. But what might be even more important: this is Laowa&#8217;s first AF lens. The beginning of a new era.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49113\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49113\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49113\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_3_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_3_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_3_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_3_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49146\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49146\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49146\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_18_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_18_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_18_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_18_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49116\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49116\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49116\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_6_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_6_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_6_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_6_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49155\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49155\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_27_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_27_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_27_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_27_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49112\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49112\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49112\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_2_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_2_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_2_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_2_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49698\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49698\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49698\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_28_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_28_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_28_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_28_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49111\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49111\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_1_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_1_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_1_4.0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_1_4.0-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em>Many of the Sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCknP8\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Disclosure<\/h2>\n<p>The Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF was kindly provided free of charge by Laowa for reviewing purpose for a few weeks prior to release.<\/p>\n<h2>Specifications \/ Version History<\/h2>\n<p>Laowa released several ultra wide ange lenses by now, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-10-18mm-4-5-5-6-fe-c-dreamer\/\">Laowa 10-18mm 4.5-5.6<\/a> (the first fullframe zoom starting at 10mm), an even wider <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\">Laowa 9mm 5.6<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-12mm-2-8-zero-d\/\">Laowa 12mm 2.8<\/a>. This 10mm 2.8 offers an unprecedented combination of focal length and maximum aperture though and it is also the first Laowa to feature autofocus (only available for E-mount and Z-mount), its full specifications (E-mount, AF version) are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 82 mm<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 130.4\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Length: 72 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 420g (without hood, without caps)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 77 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 5 (straight)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 15\/9<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49095 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_diagram-300x186.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_diagram-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_diagram.png 633w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.12 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:5.1 (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Sony-E, Nikon-Z, Canon RF, L-mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Sony-E and Nikon-Z this lens is also available as manual focus version with 14 aperture blades and aperture ring. They do not feature electronic contacts though.<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-10mm-f-2-8-ff-zero-d\/ref\/57\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/42Cc7rP\">B&amp;H<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=laowa+10mm+2.8+af&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$799<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>How wide is it?<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-35431\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Laowa 10mm 2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Laowa 9mm 5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-35431\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48981\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_10mm_2.8_9mm_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_10mm_2.8_9mm_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_10mm_2.8_9mm_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_10mm_2.8_9mm_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48980\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_10mm_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_10mm_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_10mm_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_10mm_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48979\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_9mm_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_9mm_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_9mm_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/comparison_FoV_9mm_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | maximum aperture<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I have been using lenses this wide for years, but if you are not that familiar with them it is difficult to grasp what a big jump it is from a lens being 10mm wide to one being 9mm wide. Therefore I thought it would be a good idea to include this comparison.<\/p>\n<p>We also see that the 10mm has less issues with color cast, probably thanks to its much bigger rear element.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling \/ Build Quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48887\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48887\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48887\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This 10mm 2.8 is not only Laowa&#8217;s first AF lens, it also features a new casing design. While Laowa&#8217;s previous lenses were usually simply black, this one features a metallic dark grey finish. I like it and everyone I have shown the lens to so far also liked it, but obiously it matches the color of most cameras less compared to a black lens.<\/p>\n<p>The materials used differ from other Laowa lenses. I was told it is made from aluminium but I think there are also some parts made of high quality polycarbonate. Either way, the lens is lighter than it looks.<\/p>\n<p>The focus ring is also something special, as it features two bumps with a Laowa logo. Another unique design element. For an AF lens the ring is well dampened and it takes 180\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance to infinity &#8211; similar to Sony&#8217;s GM lenses.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48894\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48894\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_switch.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_switch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_switch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_switch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AF\/MF switch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens does also feature an AF\/MF-switch on the left side.<\/p>\n<p>The E-mount version does not feature an aperture ring, you set the desired aperture in camera.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48893\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48893\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_rear.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_rear.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_rear-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_rear-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">electronic contacts and rubber gasket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens also features a rubber gasket at the rear bayonet which some people think helps with keeping the sensor clean of dust and others think is mainly a marketing gag.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48890\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48890\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48890\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_no_hood.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_no_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_no_hood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_no_hood-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to the glass diameter in relation to the diameter of the whole lens this Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF reminds me a lot of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-zeiss-batis-18mm-2-8\/\">Zeiss Batis 18mm 2.8<\/a>, meaning the glass elements look tiny compared to the huge casing, but there is acually a good reason for that. So far none of the 10mm (or 9mm) lenses featured a normal filter thread, mainly thanks to their bulbous front elements. This Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF on the other hand features a standard 77mm filter thread. I tried it with a slim polarizer and that works without any additional vignetting. I also tried to stack two filters, which leads to massive vignetting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48889\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48889\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48889\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Hood.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Hood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Hood-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF with hood attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The hood is also removable, so theoretically you could use a filter system as well. I don&#8217;t have a 100mm system to tell you which combinations work here though. Attaching and removing the hood requires some force on this sample of the lens.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48888\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48888\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48888\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_comparison_9mm_5.6_15mm_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_comparison_9mm_5.6_15mm_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_comparison_9mm_5.6_15mm_2.0-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_comparison_9mm_5.6_15mm_2.0-768x269.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 9mm 5.6 | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | Laowa 15mm 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The new 10mm 2.8 AF looks huge compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\">9mm 5.6<\/a>, but on closer examination the diameter of the front elements is actually smaller, that was a bit of a surprise. The 10mm 2.8 does feature a much bigger rear element though. As should be apparent from these pictures: this is not exactly a small lens.<\/p>\n<h2>AF performance<\/h2>\n<p>I am not shooting sports or fast moving animals\/humans so if you want to know if the lens is fast enough for this or how it compares to other lenses in this segment you may have to look for a different review with a more detailed assessment of this aspect.<\/p>\n<p>In everyday use I found the AF to be perfectly usable and also nearly silent.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>light falloff<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48884\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vignetting_Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vignetting_Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vignetting_Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-130\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-130\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3.9 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3.4 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6 - f\/22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3.0 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-130 from cache -->\n<p>For the regular readers it will probably not come as a surprise that the vignetting numbers are really high, especially at f\/2.8, where I measured close to 4 EV. We see a slight improvement on stopping down and from f\/5.6 onwards the vignetting amounts to 3 EV. This is very similar to the Laowa 9mm 5.6 where I also measured ~3 EV.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-brightin-star-9mm-5-6\/\">Brightin Star<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-7artisans-9mm-5-6\/\">7Artisans 9mm 5.6<\/a> do a bit better in this category showing around 2.3 EV light falloff.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48881\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48881\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_vig_graph.png\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_vig_graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_vig_graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_vig_graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_vig_graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>color cast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48976\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48976\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Color_Cast_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Color_Cast_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Color_Cast_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Color_Cast_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some good news: while the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\">Laowa 9mm 5.6<\/a> has noticeable color cast and also the closest competitor in terms of specifications, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-10mm-3-5-xp\/\">Samyang 10mm 3.5 XP<\/a>, even has one of the strongest color casts I have seen so far, this Laowa 10mm 2.8 is pretty clean in that regard.<\/p>\n<p>I did not feel the need <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/how-to-correcting-color-cast-in-lightroom\/\">to correct any color cast<\/a> in post for the pictures you see in this review.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>infinity (42mp Sony A7rII)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49766\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sharpness_laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_r2_.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sharpness_laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_r2_.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sharpness_laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_r2_-171x300.jpg 171w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sharpness_laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_r2_-731x1280.jpg 731w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sharpness_laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_r2_-768x1344.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49769\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49769\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_sharpness_infinity_11_.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_sharpness_infinity_11_.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_sharpness_infinity_11_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_sharpness_infinity_11_-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The center looks great from f\/2.8, but as was already the case for the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\">Laowa 9mm 5.6<\/a> we see a slight midzone dip which here disappears on stopping down to f\/5.6.<\/p>\n<p>Also similar to the 9mm 5.6 the corners look best at f\/8.0, as due to high vignetting the actual f-stop in the corners is slower than that in the center and therefore diffraction kicks in earlier in the corner regions.<\/p>\n<p>From f\/5.6 to f\/11 the performance is actually very similar to the Laowa 9mm 5.6. But when picking this lens over one of the 9mm 5.6 offerings the question is of course, how useful is it at f\/2.8 and f\/4.0? The midzone dip will only be visible in very big prints and when there are no important objects in the corners I wouldn&#8217;t mind using it at f\/2.8 at all. Best have a closer look at some of the indoor sample pictures taken at f\/2.8 to decide if this would be sufficient for you.<\/p>\n<h3>close 0.12 m, 1:5.1 (42mp Sony A7rII)<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-82478\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-82478\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48956\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48957\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48958\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48959\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_sharpness_close_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Laowa is known for implementing very generous close focus distances in their ultra wide angle lenses and this is also the case here, as this 10mm lens focuses down to 0.12 m offering an impressive 1:5.1 magnification.<\/p>\n<p>Because the lens is big itself you will very likely run into issues properly lighting your subject situated at the minimum focus distance though.<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49230\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49230\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49230\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Distortion_4.5.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Distortion_4.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Distortion_4.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Distortion_4.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This 10mm 2.8 AF is part of Laowa&#8217;s &#8220;Zero-D&#8221; line. Not always does this mean that the distortion of the lens is non existent though, just that it is very low. As you can see from the picture above it is indeed low and I did not correct it for any of the sample pictures.<\/p>\n<p>For crucial architecture pictures you may still want to correct this. There is no profile available now, but you can of course always try to <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/how-to-creating-distortion-correction-profiles-for-lightroom-photoshop\/\">create one on your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<p>As always evaluating flare is a complex matter since you can get any lens to look bad if you push it hard enough and a slight change of scenario can affect results a lot.<\/p>\n<p>With a lens as wide as 10mm you will often encounter situations where you find strong point light sources inside and\/or outside the frame. We will first have a look at the performance at f\/2.8 and then at f\/11.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-76687\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos5<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-76687\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49099\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49100\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49101\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49102\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos4.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49103\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos5.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Pos5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the position of the point light source in the frame we can see several types of ring like artefacts at f\/2.8. This issue seems to be most severe with the light source in the midframe area. If you have a structured subject they are not always easy to spot in the viewfinder\/on the camera screen. In the following scene only later I discovered these artefacts:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49098\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49098\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49098\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Close.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Close.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Close-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Close-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What about the situation stopped down to f\/11?<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-33454\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-33454\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49104\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49105\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49106\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_11_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/11<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Generally the performance is much better stopped down, as those ring flare artefacts are mostly gone.<\/p>\n<p>By f\/5.6 this Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF performs similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\">Laowa 9mm 5.6<\/a> as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-7artisans-9mm-5-6\/\">7Artisans<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-brightin-star-9mm-5-6\/\">Brightin Star 9mm 5.6<\/a>. I am a bit undecided how much we should complain about the artefacts at f\/2.8, considering those other lenses start at f\/5.6 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-10mm-3-5-xp\/\">Samyang 10mm 3.5 XP<\/a> showed the worst performance of all of them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49109\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49109\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Night.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Night.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Night-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Flare_2.8_Night-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-47306\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-47306\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48908\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48909\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48910\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48911\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Coma_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | 100% crops from extreme corner<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Astrophotography could be an application for a 10mm 2.8 lens. We see slight Coma at f\/2.8 to f\/4.0. Here the lens also performs a bit worse than the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-10mm-3-5-xp\/\">Samyang 10mm 3.5 XP<\/a>. From f\/5.6 Coma is well corrected.<\/p>\n<p>Now stars are less demanding than cityscapes, so I also had a look how the lens performs here:<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-36233\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop corner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-36233\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49156\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Coma_Stars_Overvivew_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Coma_Stars_Overvivew_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Coma_Stars_Overvivew_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Coma_Stars_Overvivew_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49157\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Coma_Stars_Overvivew_2.8_Crop.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Coma_Stars_Overvivew_2.8_Crop.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Coma_Stars_Overvivew_2.8_Crop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_Coma_Stars_Overvivew_2.8_Crop-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8 | 20s<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you want a 10mm lens for astrophotography I would rather recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-10mm-3-5-xp\/\">Samyang 10mm 3.5 XP<\/a> not because of its slightly better Coma correction, but its noticeably lower vignetting figures &#8211; that is if you can live with its disadvantages for other applications (size, weight, color cast, no AF, worse flare resistance).<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-72231\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/22<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-72231\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48915\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48916\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48917\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48918\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48919\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_11.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48920\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_16.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48921\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_22.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sunstars_50_22-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony<em> A7rII | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | 50% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>No sunstars at f\/2.8 and very well defined 10-stroke sunstars between f\/4.0 and f\/22 as we have also seen from other recent Laowa ultra wide angle lenses.<br \/>\nIf you want to learn more about sunstars have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic Aberrations<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-90293\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-90293\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48913\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_lateral_CA_uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_lateral_CA_uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_lateral_CA_uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_lateral_CA_uncorrected-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48912\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_lateral_CA_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_lateral_CA_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_lateral_CA_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_lateral_CA_corrected-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">100% crops from extreme corner, Sony A7rII<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\">Laowa 9mm 5.6<\/a> showed an unusual behaviour here, as the CA were highest in the midframe, not in the corners, as we would expect.<\/p>\n<p>This Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF shows a more typical behaviour, a medium amount of lateral CA in the corners which is also easily corrected in post by just one click.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lenses this wide are usually not prone to showing longitudinal CA and this is also the case here. Even in this very demanding scene no purple fringing is to be found:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49097\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49097\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A7302175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A7302175.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A7302175-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A7302175-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8 | 100% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">unique parameters<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">across frame sharpness from f\/5.6&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">standard 77mm filter thread<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">no color cast in the corners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">minimum focus distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">CA correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">sunstars<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">handling\/build quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>coma correction<\/li>\n<li>distortion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">high vignetting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In terms of optical performance this is generally a fine lens. It is nice to have the f\/2.8 option in a lens this wide, as it allowed me to take some handheld shots during the blue hour that would have otherwise been too noisy without a tripod. Peak performance is reached at f\/5.6, which is also the aperture setting I used most, as you can see from the sample pictures.<\/p>\n<p>As with almost all lenses this wide my main complaint is the high vignetting, which was to be expected and is part of the price to be paid for having a standard 77mm filter thread.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to lenses in the 9-11 mm range, I would rate this Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF being the most versatile one. Not only due to offering AF, but also thanks to a standard filter thread &#8211; something not to be found on any of the competitors &#8211; and having close to no color cast, which means no time needed in post to <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/how-to-correcting-color-cast-in-lightroom\/\">fix it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now I am about the last person that would need AF in a 10mm lens, but for Laowa it was very important to include it, as it means the brand will be recognized by people that simply weren&#8217;t interested in buying manual focus lenses. This also allows them to gather experience that will be needed to develope lenses that heavily rely on a well working AF.<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-10mm-f-2-8-ff-zero-d\/ref\/57\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/42Cc7rP\">B&amp;H<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=laowa+10mm+2.8+af&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$799<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>I will only cover the most obvious alternatives here. Out of these only the Voigtl\u00e4nder 10mm 5.6 and the Samyang 10mm 3.5 XP feature electronic contacts to communicate with your camera though. The less obvious alternatives you can find in our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-ultra-wideangle-lenses-sony-alpha-7-series\/\">Guide to Ultra Wide Angle Lenses for the A7 Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-5-6-ff-rl\/\"><strong>Laowa 9mm 5.6 FF-RL:<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nI outlined the differences in the individual chapters already. The difference in FoV is much bigger than it sounds on paper. From f\/5.6 onwards the performance is generally similar.<br \/>\nThe benefits of the 10mm are AF and Exif readout as well as a lack of color cast and a normal 77mm filter thread. The 9mm is noticeably wider and smaller.<br \/>\n<em>buy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-9mm-f-5-6-ff-rl\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3jnhRPw\">B&amp;H<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC1.A0.H0.Xlaowa+9mm+5.6.TRS1&amp;_nkw=laowa+9mm+5.6&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlaowa+9mm+5.6.TRS0&amp;_nkw=laowa+9mm+5.6&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> for <strong>$699<\/strong> (M-mount) and <strong>$599<\/strong> (E\/Z\/L-mount) (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-brightin-star-9mm-5-6\/\"><strong>Brightin Star 9mm 5.6<\/strong><\/a> <strong>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-7artisans-9mm-5-6\/\">7Artisans 9mm 5.6<\/a>:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe optical construction of these two lenses is identical, but the Brightin Star comes with a fitting 34 mm ND1000 rear filter for the same price, which is why I think it is the more desirable lens of the two &#8211; unless you don&#8217;t like its flashier casing design and\/or you don&#8217;t want to use an ND filter anyway.<br \/>\nThese are not as wide as the Laowa 9mm 5.6, they are roughly half way inbetween the Laowa 9mm and this 10mm.<br \/>\nThe optical performance of these is actually similar to this Laowa lens from f\/5.6. The most notable differences: less vignetting, green color cast in the corners, no AF and Exif readout, no standard filter thread.<br \/>\n<em>buy from the <a href=\"https:\/\/brightinstar.com\/products\/brightin-star-9mm-f5-6-full-frame-camera-lens-for-sony-e-nikon-z-canon-rf-l-mount?ref=59aq0gr5\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=brightin+star+9mm+5.6&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FC6jnM\">amazon.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$479<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-10mm-5-6-e-hyper-wide-heliar\/\">Voigtlander 10mm 5.6 E Hyper Wide Heliar:<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nI used this lens for many years, but now that there are optically better and at the same time cheaper alternatives like either the Laowa 9mm 5.6, the 7Artisans\/Brightin Star 9mm 5.6 and also this faster Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF available, I find this hard to recommend.<br \/>\nbuy from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=Voigtl%25E4nder+10mm&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.de<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2yf81eV\">amazon.de<\/a> |&nbsp;<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=voigtlander+10mm+5.6&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sdNPWm\">amazon.com<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2JNXUDm\">B&amp;H<\/a> for <strong>1099$<\/strong> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-10-18mm-4-5-5-6-fe-c-dreamer\/\"><strong>Laowa 10-18mm 4.5-5.6 C-Dreamer FE:<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nIf you value flexibility and compact size over image quality and you don&#8217;t know yet what focal length is the right one for you this may be worth a look.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-10-18mm-f-4-5-5-6-fe-zoom\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TVSirw\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2qxh1W7\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$599<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-10mm-3-5-xp\/\"><strong>Samyang 10mm 3.5 XP:<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThis Samyang used to be the fastest 10mm option and for the corner regions this actually still holds true, as it shows noticeably less vignetting, especially stopped down. It does have really bad color cast though. I don&#8217;t think this is a great pick for mirrorless users, unless you desperately want a 10mm lens for astrophotography, where this is your best option.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Q1P8zn\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BNSAcG\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3P2N5K7\">B&amp;H<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/SI41I3\">ebay.com<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/u3MfiZ\">ebay.de<\/a> for <strong>$899<\/strong>&nbsp;(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49119\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49119\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_9_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_9_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_9_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_9_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49117\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49117\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_7_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_7_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_7_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_7_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49114\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49114\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_4_3.5.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_4_3.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_4_3.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_4_3.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/3.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49147\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49147\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_19_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_19_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_19_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_19_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49148\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49148\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_20_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_20_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_20_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_20_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49149\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49149\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_21_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_21_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_21_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_21_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49150\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49150\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49150\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_22_5.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_22_5.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_22_5.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_22_5.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49152\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49152\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_24_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_24_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_24_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_24_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49153\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49153\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_25_4.5.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_25_4.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_25_4.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_25_4.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49145\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49145\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_17_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_17_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_17_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_17_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49121\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49121\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_11_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_11_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_11_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_11_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49123\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49123\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_13_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_13_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_13_8.0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_13_8.0-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49122\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49122\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_12_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_12_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_12_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_12_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49154\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49154\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_26_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_26_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_26_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_26_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49710\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49710\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49710\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_29_5.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_29_5.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_29_5.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_29_5.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49120\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49120\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_10_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_10_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_10_2.8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_10_2.8-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49124\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49124\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_14_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_14_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_14_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_14_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Many of the Sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCknP8\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/fe-lenses-sony-comprehensive-independent-guide\/\">Sony FE lenses: Our comprehensive and independent guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to the best 85-135mm Portrait Lenses for Sony A7 Series<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-16mm-1-8-af\/\">Review: Viltrox FE 16mm 1.8 AF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-24mm-1-4-gm\/\">Review: Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-35mm-0-95-the-worlds-fastest-35mm-lens\/\">Review: Laowa 35mm 0.95<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Us<\/h2>\n<p>Did you find this article useful or just liked reading it? 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