Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D vs Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.23 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air is made for APS-C
Pick the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 5
Spec differences
12 differences| Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D | Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Viltrox
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.7
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
195 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
58.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
65 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.23 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D
The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 15mm at f/2 for Nikon Z mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Our notes
Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air
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