Quick answer
The Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro is a ultra-wide macro lens covering 15mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro is a macro lens covering 15mm at f/4 for Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro?
At 15mm this is a ultra-wide macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 15mm | 100.4° | 110.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 23mm | 77.3° | 87.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro?
It is a fixed 15mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 15mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 23mm on full frame, with a 77.3° horizontal and 87.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
