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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Lens (Nikon Z, Auto-Aperture)

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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Lens (Nikon Z, Auto-Aperture)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/4.5 to f/32
  • Wide-Angle, Macro Prime
  • Auto-Aperture Feature
  • Manual Focus Design
Capture unique perspectives in wide-angle closeups with the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Lens from Venus Optics. Made for Nikon Z-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.
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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Overview

Capture unique perspectives in wide-angle closeups with the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Lens from Venus Optics. Made for Nikon Z-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.

Auto-Aperture
This model includes an auto-aperture feature to improve the user experience by allowing photographers to focus more on their composition, while letting their camera determine the best aperture value. Electrical contacts on the lens mount allow for the transmission of Exif data.

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
15mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/4.5
Minimum: f/32
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
110.5°
Minimum Focus Distance
From Front of Lens: 1.4" / 36 mm
Magnification
1:2 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.5x Magnification
Optical Design
16 Elements in 11 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
5
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.8 x L: 1.9" / ø: 70 x L: 47.7 mm
Weight
10.9 oz / 308 g

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