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Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D vs Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Short answer
The Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D (9mm) and Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary (10–18mm) are both ultra-wide lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. Only the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has autofocus.
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary: 1 specs ahead
Side by side
| Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D | Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Laowa | Sigma |
| Focal length | 9mm | 10–18mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 14mm | 15–27mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Manual focus | Yes |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D
- Wider view 14 mm vs 15 mm
Reasons to choose the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
- Longer reach 27 mm vs 14 mm
- Autofocus Yes vs Manual focus
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D | 14 mm | 105.1° | 26.1 m |
| Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | 15–27 mm | 99.2°–66.3° | 23.5–13.1 m |
The Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary gets 1.93× closer to the subject than the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D: whatever it points at fills 1.93× more of the frame edge to edge, or 3.7× more of its area. With the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D you would have to walk about 48% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 27% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
What each one suits
| Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D | Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Fair | Good |
| Street | Fair | Good |
| Weddings | Fair | Good |
| Walk around | Fair | Good |
| Vlogging | Average | Very good |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Which one to choose
Choose the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 14 mm equivalent, against 15 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
Choose the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.93× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which is better, the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D or the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
On measurable specs the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary leads, 1 wins against 0. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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