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Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D vs Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary

Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.18 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
  • You shoot full frame: the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is made for APS-C

Pick the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 5

Spec differences

14 differences
Specifications that differ between the Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D and the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Brand
Venus
Sigma
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2
f/1.4 1 stop faster
Weight
not listed
240 g
Length
not listed
62.8 mm
Diameter
not listed
69 mm
Filter thread
72 mm
58 mm
Min focus distance
0.15 m closer
0.18 m
Max magnification
0.25× larger
0.13×
Aperture blades
5
9 more blades
Optical design
12 elements / 9 groups
13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Stepping motor
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2026
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
15mm 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

Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary

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Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro

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focuses closer vs 3 stops faster

Venus Laowa 15mm f/2.0 Zero-D vs Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D

Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D vs Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary

focuses closer vs 1 stop faster

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