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Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D

Focal length
15 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
500 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
82 mm

At a Glance

The Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D is a wide-aperture ultra-wide prime for full frame on Canon RF. The f/2 opening shortens shutter times in low light, and focusing is manual. The 15 cm minimum focus distance gives 1:4 magnification. It suits night sky, landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Night sky

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/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
9
Weight
500 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm (5.91 in)
Max. magnification
1:4 (0.25×)
Length
82 mm (3.23 in)
Diameter
66 mm (2.6 in)

Manufacturer data: laowalenses.ca

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D fit?

The Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-DArtra Lab Latalumen 14mm f/2.8 V2Samyang / Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 RF7artisans 14mm F2.8
Focal length15 mm14 mm14 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight500 g547 g800 g–
Filter diameter72 mm82 mm–77 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm22 cm28 cm43 cm
Length82 mm78 mm120.1 mm–
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D 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 F2 Zero-D weigh?

The Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D weighs 500 g. It is 82 mm long with a diameter of 66 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D use?

The Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

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