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Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D vs Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift

Both are Canon RF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D if

  • You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/4.5)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.2 m

Pick the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D and the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Brand
Venus
Laowa
Type
Prime
Tilt-Shift
Max aperture
f/2 2⅓ stops faster
f/4.5
Filter thread
72 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.15 m closer
0.2 m
Max magnification
0.25×
not listed
Optical design
12 elements / 9 groups
17 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
15mm both
Aperture blades
5 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D

This 15mm f/2.0 fast wide-angle prime lens from Venus fits Canon RF mount cameras, with low-distortion design. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift

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