Laowa Breaks Into AF Zoom Territory With 8-15mm f/2.8

Chinese third-party glass just got serious. Laowa showing an AF 8-15mm f/2.8 zoom at Beijing P&E is the headline here — not because it exists, but because it signals Chinese manufacturers are now coming for the full zoom category, not just niche primes. If that focal range and aperture combo holds up on Sony FE mount, it's a direct threat to native glass at a fraction of the price. The Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 already taking preorders shows this isn't vaporware season. Sony shooters who've been waiting for an affordable ultra-wide AF zoom should keep eyes on this one before committing to the Sony 12-24mm or Sigma 10-18mm.