Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL vs Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for wide-angle and astrophotography — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL | Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 11mm | 10mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF (10mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL (11mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WLSee price on Amazon
Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FFSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL and the Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF?
The Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is 11mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C; the Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF is 10mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL or the Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF?
The Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL and Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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