15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro

15mm
f/4.0
Macro
Min focus 0.12 m

Quick answer

A manual-focus wide lens that reaches 1:1 and offers a shift mechanism. It takes 77mm filters and focuses as close as 0.122 m.

Pros

1:1 macro on a wide lens
Shift mechanism
77mm filters
Close focus 0.122 m

Cons

Manual focus only
f/4
No stabilization

Verdict

A creative wide-angle macro for photographers who want a unique perspective.

About this lens

Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro: a macro lens with a 15mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Sony E mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.

Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro specifications

Brand: Laowa
Mount: Sony E
Focal length: 15mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Macro
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
Aperture blades: 14
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.12 m
Maximum magnification: 1x
Filter thread: 77 mm

Specification source: venuslens.com

What can you shoot with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro?

Macro landscapes
Wide-angle close-ups
Architecture

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What can I photograph with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro?

Small subjects such as flowers and insects in front of a wide background, with strong perspective.

What filter size does it use?

The filter thread is 77mm, so standard 77mm polarizers and ND filters screw straight onto the front.

How close can it focus?

Minimum focus is 0.122 m, giving 1:1 magnification. The distance is measured from the sensor plane, so the working distance in front of the lens is shorter.