Quick answer
The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 15mm at f/2.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 15mm at f/2 for Pentax K 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K 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 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 Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
