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Venus optics Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens for Nikon Z

Model: VE1520NZ

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Specifications

General Information

Focal Length 15mm
Maximum Aperture f/2
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Format Compatibility Full-Frame
Angle of View 110°
Maximum Magnification 0.25x
Minimum Focus Distance 5.91" / 15 cm
Optical Design 12 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 5
Focus Type Manual Focus
Image Stabilization None
Filter Size 72 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 2.60 x 3.23" / 66 x 82 mm
Weight 1.1 lb / 500 g
Expert Reviews
Digital camera world.35029809
20 December 2019

The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is a fantastic optic, offering an ultra wide-angle lens with a fast f/2 aperture and an affordable price – making it a bit of a unicorn lens for architectural and landscape photographers.

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    Fast f/2 aperture, Aperture de-click switch, Remarkable distortion control

  • -

    No electronic contacts, Not weather sealed

Opticallimits.35047338
20 February 2019

Laowa is one of the many small manufacturers that emerged over the recent years. By today, they've established themselves as China's most significant player albeit they still got some distance to go until they reach the global mainstream.

Photodo.33034400
8 January 2018

Laowa continues to release new, exciting lens designs, this time offering an ultra-wide 15mm lens for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras, but with the added bonus of a staggeringly fast f/2 aperture.

Lenstip com.34355424
10 March 2018

The coronavirus crisis has been adversely affecting many businesses and, sad but true, ours is not an exception. Despite that difficult situation we would like to preserve continuity and high quality of publications available on all our websites.

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    solid, metal casing, small for the parameters of the lens,, possibility of using classic filters,, good image quality in frame centre,, negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,, slight lateral chromatic aberration,, distortion lower than in the case of rivals.

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    weak image quality on the edge of the frame,, noticeable spherical aberration,, huge vignetting, visible even on significant stopping down of aperture,, very distinct coma,, too narrow working range of the manual focus ring.

User Reviews
18 September 2018
10/10

I purchased this lens to replace my Sony 12-24 f/4 because that lens was just not quite fast enough for my needs which generally includes a lot of night photography. The lens has acceptable levels of coma, which is really important to me. It is also very easy to use and handle.

31 December 2017
10/10

I wasn't crazy about the price, but once I put it on my a7s, I was very happy. Sharp. Minimal distortion. And though I keep seeing people say it doesn't matter on a wide angle lens, the bokeh is gorgeous. Oh and a UWA with a 72mm filter thread...awesome!

9 February 2018
8.0/10

I always rip open the box on new glass and run out to try it. Contrary to most, I bought this for close up work. It was the closest focusing wide I could find so I though it was worth a shot. Overall, it's exactly what I wanted.

26 November 2017
10/10

The build quality is excellent and the boxing was Zeiss-ish. I purchased the Laowa 15mm to use with the Sony a7Rii, mainly for architecture, landscape, and my 1st foray into astrophotography.

2 January 2019
10/10

Debated a long time between this the Zeiss batis 18mm to round out my other batis primes. The trade offs in price, wider aperture, low distortion and closer minimum focus distance won me over.

3 June 2019
10/10

My earlier review was titled Iceland Lens of Choice. Now that's it's springtime and wildflower season I'm having fun with the close focus capability of this lens. Can compose photos showing both detail of a small flower and its habitat and background.

24 February 2019
10/10

Upgraded my kit from Sony Nex-7 and a6500 to the marvelous a7iii. For UW had been shooting the aps-c format Sony 10-18 f4 and Samyang 12mm f2. For the a7iii first I tried a Tokina Firin MF. It was decentered. Replacement Firin was better, yet corners were unacceptably blurred at all apertures.

Product Highlights
  • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Rectilinear Design, Low Distortion
  • Frog Eye Dust & Water-Repellent Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Manual Aperture Ring Can Be De-Clicked
  • 5-Blade Diaphragm
7.0/10
Average Expert Score
9.1/10
Average User Score
In The Box
  • Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens for Nikon Z
  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • Lens Hood
  • Limited 3-Year Warranty
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