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Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D

Leica L-Mount

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
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At a Glance

On L-Mount, this full frame lens offers 15 mm at f/2 and is focused manually only. The wide opening allows shorter shutter times, and the 15 cm minimum focus distance corresponds to 1:4. At 500 g, it fits 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

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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 L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 23 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-DArtra Lab Latalumen 14mm f/2.8 V27artisans 14mm F2.8Brightin Star MF 14mm F2.8 Full Frame
Focal length15 mm14 mm14 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight500 g547 g–502 g
Filter diameter72 mm82 mm77 mm–
Min. focus distance15 cm22 cm43 cm20 cm
Length82 mm78 mm–75 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 23 mm in full-frame terms.

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