Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D vs Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

15mm f/2 Zero-D

f/2

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Voigtlander

Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical

f/4.5290 gMF

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Pick the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D if

You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/4.5)

Pick the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.13 m vs 0.15 m
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 5

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D and the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical
	Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D	Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical
Brand	Laowa	Voigtlander
Format	Full frame	not listed
Max aperture	f/2 2⅓ stops faster	f/4.5
Weight	not listed	290 g
Length	not listed	67 mm
Diameter	not listed	67.6 mm
Filter thread	72 mm	58 mm
Min focus distance	0.15 m	0.13 m closer
Aperture blades	5	10 more blades
Optical design	12 elements / 9 groups	11 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon Z both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 15mm both
Max magnification: 0.25× 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.

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