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Key Features
- F Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
- 1:1 Magnification Ratio; Internal Focus
- One ED & Three High-Refractive Elements
Venus Optics is offering photographers the first native option to get started in the world of wide-angle macro photography with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens, available here for full-frame Nikon F-mount cameras. Before now, wide-angle macro required the use of extension tubes and other workarounds, but now the Laowa 15mm Macro offers true 1:1 magnification without the hassle. The ultra-wide perspective on full-frame cameras allows users to get exceptionally close to their subjects with a minimum focus distance of just 4.7", and have them fill the frame, while still capturing the background for more informative scenes. Internal focusing further assists by not disturbing your subject, even when you reach the 0.2" minimum working distance.
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Where is this made? Japan or China?
Where is this made? Japan or China?
I was not able to find any "Made In location" on either the lens, the box, the Instructions, or warranty card. However, the outside lens cap does have a "Made in China" marking; but this is not clear if it refers to only the lens cap or to the entire product. Independent of the Country of its manufacture, I have found this lens to be a very good and versatile lens. I have used it as a normal 15mm wide angle lens; its tilt/shift feature is very good at architectural photography; and its primary use of 1 to 1 macro is also very good (I match it with my Nikon D810, used on a rail.).
Date published: 2023-09-29
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With its 12cm minimum focusing distance, how can it achieve 1:1 magnification with 15mm focal length?
You have to be so close to a subject to get 1:1 that the lens blocks out much of the ambient light! But its a fun, fun lens.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Will this lens work with the Nikon Z6 ?
Will this lens work with the Nikon Z6 ?
With the FTZ adapter it will. I use it that way.
Date published: 2020-12-17
With the ftz adapter, I just cannot nail tje ...
With the ftz adapter, I just cannot nail tje focus at 1:1. Anyone have an idea what am doing wrong?
If the lens was placed further or closer than 4.7" from the subject, it will be difficult to focus for 1:1.
Date published: 2020-12-28
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Is the field of view so wide that a macro flash like the Nikon 4804 R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System will be visible in the periphery of the image?
Most ring flashes will be more than visible in the image, especially if you use fullframe camera.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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Hi there, what is the shipping price/cost to Belgium?
You may calculate your actual shipping options/order totals by adding the items you want to a shopping cart. It will then list the shipping options, descriptions, ETA's and fees to your location.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Is there a 4/3 adapter for this lens?
Is there a 4/3 adapter for this lens?
This is an adapter you can use if your camera is the older DSLR 4/3rds mount. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/563533-REG/Novoflex_FT_NIK_Lens_Mount_Adapter.html
Date published: 2020-05-01
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The screw/tab thing on the bottom by the cap, what is it?
If you are referring to the lever at the end of the lens closest to the camera, that is for shift. It is not a tilt/shift lens but works a little like one. You can shift the lens in one direction up to about 6mm.
Date published: 2025-11-04