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Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens (Leica L)
Experience true wide-angle macro photography with a lens that offers 1:1 magnification without extension tubes. Capture stunning close-ups with a minimum focus distance of 4.7", while maintaining background context. The advanced optical design minimizes distortion and flares for high-quality images. Manual controls provide precision, and a 14-blade diaphragm ensures smooth bokeh. Suitable for both full-frame and APS-C cameras, it includes a 77mm filter thread for creative options.
Features
Get started in the world of wide-angle macro photography with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for full-frame Leica L-mount cameras from Venus Optics.
True Macro Photography
Enjoy true 1:1 magnification without the need for extension tubes, capturing life-sized images of your subjects.
Wide-Angle Perspective
The ultra-wide 110° angle of view allows you to capture detailed foregrounds and backgrounds in a single frame.
Exceptional Close-Ups
With a minimum focus distance of just 4.7", get exceptionally close to your subjects while maintaining sharpness and detail.
Optical Excellence
The advanced 12-element design minimises distortion and flare, ensuring high-quality images with vibrant colours.
Manual Precision
Full manual control with a physical aperture ring and a large focusing ring allows for precise adjustments.
Versatile Shift Capability
When used on APS-C cameras, the lens offers +/- 6mm of vertical shift for correcting perspective in architectural photography.
Smooth Bokeh
A near-circular 14-blade diaphragm provides smooth, out-of-focus background elements, enhancing the artistic quality of your images.
Specifications
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 110° |
| Tilt-Shift | +/- 6 mm Shift |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.72" / 12 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:1 |
| Optical Design | 12 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.3 x 2.55" / 83.8 x 64.7 mm |
| Length at Maximum Extension | 3.7" / 93.9 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 lb / 410 g |
