Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (Canon RF)
Product Highlights
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame 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
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The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is currently the widest f/2 rectilinear lens in the market with a native E mount (it does not require additional adapters). It is an ultra-wide & ultra-fast prime lens that covers both 35mm full-frame & APS-C sensors. The extreme 110° angle of view and ultra-fast f/2 aperture allow photographers to create impressive astrophotography shots with ease. It also gives photographers a fast wide-angle option for landscape and low-light photography.
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The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is the second member of the Close-to-Zero distortion series from Venus Optics, following the launch of the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D last year. Zero-D lenses are specially designed to remove the optical distortion commonly associated with wide angle lenses. Any straight lines will be retained.
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Despite the extreme specifications, Laowa has successfully minimized the weight of the lens to only 500 g (~1.1 pounds) and the length to only 82 mm (3.23 in.). This compact, lightweight lens is comprised of 12 elements in 9 groups with 2 aspherical elements and 3 Extra-low dispersion elements. The patented optical design successfully minimizes distortion and chromatic aberrations and delivers superb optical performance from edge to edge.
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Ultra-wide & fast lenses in the market tend to be huge and have a dome-shaped front element. This creates a serious problem for landscape photographers who often require filters for creativity and exposure control. Laowa understood this situation and managed to design a flat front lens element that allowed them to attach a 72mm filter onto the lens. Unlike other ultra-wide lenses, there is no need to invest in an expensive, bulky filter holder.
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Photographers can take advantage of the super close focusing distance (only 15 cm/5.9 in. from the sensor) and the f/2 aperture to create unique wide-angle close-up shots with beautiful bokeh.
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The new Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is specially designed with an aperture switch that allows users to quickly switch between click-less and clicked apertures. This added feature is extremely useful for videographers.
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What's in the box?
- 1 x Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens for Canon RF
- 1 x Front and Rear Lens Caps
- 1 x Lens Hood
- Focal Length
15mm
- Maximum Aperture
f/2
- Angle Of View
110°
- Format Compatibility
Full Frame
- Lens Structure
12 elements in 9 groups
(2pcs of Aspherical Elements + 3pcs of Extra-low Dispersion Elements)
- Aperture Blades
5
- Minimum Focusing Distance
15cm
- Max Magnification
1:4
- Filter Thread
72mm
- Dimensions
77.2 x 82 mm
- Weight
500g