Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL vs Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro is faster by 1 stop (f/4.0 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL goes wider (9mm vs 15mm).
- Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro reaches further (15mm vs 9mm).
| Spec | Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL | 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Venus | Laowa |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 9mm (wider) | 15mm |
| Max aperture | f/5.6 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Blades | n/a | 14 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 9 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 12 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 77 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.122 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.0 |
Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL
A 9mm f/5.6 wide-angle prime lens, the Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro: a macro lens with a 15mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon Z mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.