Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Sony E

Begin your journey into the realm of wide-angle macro photography with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens, specifically designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras by Venus Optics. Previously, achieving wide-angle macro images necessitated the use of extension tubes and various other methods; however, the Laowa 15mm Macro now provides genuine 1:1 magnification without the complications. This ultra-wide lens enables photographers to approach their subjects closely, allowing them to occupy the frame with a minimum focusing distance of merely 4.7 inches, while still capturing the surrounding background for richer contextual imagery. The internal focusing mechanism further aids in maintaining the subject's tranquility, even at the minimum working distance of 0.2 inches.

From an optical standpoint, the lens is meticulously crafted to reduce the distortion commonly associated with wide-angle lenses, featuring an advanced construction of 12 elements arranged in nine groups, including one extra-low dispersion element and three high-refractive elements. A multilayer low-reflective coating enhances image quality by minimizing flare and ghosting effects. Additionally, when utilized on APS-C cameras or in crop modes, the lens provides a vertical shift of +/- 6mm, which can be beneficial for correcting perspective in architectural photography.

This lens necessitates full manual control, featuring a physical aperture ring that ranges from f/4 to f/32, along with a substantial focusing ring. It is equipped with a flat front element and a 77mm front filter thread, allowing for the attachment of various specialized filters to enrich your images. Furthermore, the lens boasts a nearly circular 14-blade diaphragm, which contributes to aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas, and it is supplied with a lens hood.

• Ultra-wide 110° angle of view on full-frame cameras.
  
  
• The wide-angle lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 22.5mm with an 85° angle of view when used on APS-C cameras bodies or in crop modes.
  
  
• Wide aperture range of f/4 to f/32.
  
  
• Lens construction features 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 high-refractive elements and one extra-low dispersion element.
  
  
• Minimum focus distance of 4.7" with a minimum working distance of just 0.2".
  
  
• Manual focus and aperture control.
  
  
• When used with APS-C cameras, the Laowa 15mm Macro can utilize +/-6 mm of vertical shift to help correct perspective.
  
  
• True 1:1 magnification allows photographers to capture life-sized images of their subjects while still providing infinity focus for use as a standard wide-angle lens.
  
  
• Near-circular 14-blade aperture diaphragm provides smooth out-of-focus elements.
  
  
• Accepts 77mm threaded filters.