
Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro
- Focal length
- 15 mm
- Aperture
- f/4
- Weight
- 410 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 12.2 cm
- Length
- 64 mm
At a Glance
On Canon EF, this lens joins a 15 mm ultra-wide view with 1:1 magnification. It covers full frame, opens to f/4 and is focused manually. The minimum focus distance is 12.2 cm and the weight 410 g. It suits macro, product, landscape and architecture.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Landscape
- Architecture
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 15 mm
- Max. focal length
- 15 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 410 g (0.9 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 12.2 cm (4.8 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:1 (1×)
- Length
- 64 mm (2.52 in)
- Diameter
- 84 mm (3.31 in)
Manufacturer data: venuslens.net
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro fit?
The Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro | Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift | Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift | Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4.5 | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Weight | 410 g | 597 g | 597 g | 308 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | – | – | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 12.2 cm | 20 cm | 20 cm | 12.9 cm |
| Length | 64 mm | 103 mm | 103 mm | 47.7 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro: FAQ
Does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro have autofocus?
No, the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro have image stabilization?
No, the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro weigh?
The Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro weighs 410 g. It is 64 mm long with a diameter of 84 mm.
What filter size does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro use?
The Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro is 12.2 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.
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