Quick answer
The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 15mm at f/2.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 15mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 15mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D?
At 15mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 30mm | 61.9° | 71.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D?
It is a fixed 15mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D 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/2.0.
What is the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 30mm on full frame, with a 61.9° horizontal and 71.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
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