Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens for Nikon Z

Overview

The Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom is a compact, lightweight ultra-wide-angle zoom built for full-frame Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Its 10-18mm range and f/4.5 to f/5.6 aperture suit landscape, architectural, and astrophotography work, where a wide field of view and a small, travel-friendly lens matter more than a fast maximum aperture. The optical design combines one extra-low dispersion element with two aspherical elements to control chromatic and spherical aberrations, delivering sharp, accurate images across the zoom range.

Weighing around 496g, the lens is small enough to carry alongside a full kit without adding noticeable bulk. A Frog Eye Coating on the front element repels dust and moisture for added protection outdoors, and the manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent adjustments during video work. Manual focus is standard, with a close focus distance as near as 15cm, and a five-blade diaphragm renders distinctive 10-point sun stars when shooting into point light sources at smaller apertures.

Frog Eye Coating Repels Dust and Moisture

A protective coating on the front element helps keep dust and moisture off the glass, supporting reliable use in challenging outdoor conditions.

De-Clickable Aperture Ring for Video

The manual aperture ring can be mechanically de-clicked, allowing smooth, silent aperture changes that suit video work where audible clicks would otherwise be picked up by an on-camera microphone.

Compatibility:

Accepts 37mm screw-in filters via a rear filter mount, and is also compatible with the optional Laowa Magnetic 100mm Filter Holder.