Capture unique perspectives in wide-angle closeups with the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Lens from Venus Optics. Made for Sony E-mount camera systems and lightweight at 10.9 oz, this lens provides unparalleled opportunities for creative exploration in wildlife, architecture, urban sports, and other content creation. This particular version of the lens includes the auto-aperture function. Its expansive 110.5° field of view allows pairs with a 0.5x macro magnification to produce intimate perspectives that retain a sense of environment. With a 1.4" minimum shooting distance from the front of the lens, the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 allows you to get incredibly close to your subject, opening up even more unique framing options. The 5-bladed diaphragm allows you to create 10-pointed sunstars from light sources while the optical design contains 16 elements in 11 groups, including aspherical, ED, and HR glass elements for reduced distortion and improved image quality.
- Full-Frame | f/4.5 to f/32
- Wide-Angle, Macro Prime
- Auto-Aperture Feature
- Manual Focus Design
Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Overview
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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Reviews
Lightweight, super versatile lens
I was using older F mount version with my D850 for long time, and it has always been my favorite lens in nature photography. This newer version does almost same thing, and except one stop lower aperture everythings got really better. Lighter, no tilt-shift (it degrades the sharpness a lot, so never used) and the lens cap is compatible with my 105 mm Z macro lens. I had some problem in the item and B&H did promptly assisted me, and I am so happy with it!
Frustrating
Very frustrated. No infinity hard stop on my lens and focus peaking is unusable on the z6III. This lens is for tripod only and tons of patience, and you must use magnify or a large external monitor to get focus. This is not a handheld lens. This is not an astro lens. OTOH, the macro feature requires getting so close you will need external lights, as a ring light and mounted flash units don't work on this wide front element. Also the fit is so tight you may break your mount getting this off and on. Overall, I wish I had spent my money on something else. If you have money to burn and don't mind or can afford having 100 niche lenses you use maybe once a year, then buy this. BUT if you are on a budget and trying to get the most out of a few lenses, run away