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Venus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro

Leica L-Mount

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
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At a Glance

With 1:1 magnification, this 15 mm lens for L-Mount works as a macro ultra-wide on full frame. The minimum focus distance is 12.2 cm and the aperture f/4, and focusing is manual only. It weighs 410 g and suits macro, product, landscape and architecture.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Landscape
  • Architecture

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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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

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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 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 F4 1:1 Macro compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro7artisans Photoelectric 15mm f/4NiSi 15mm f/4 Sunstar ASPHVenus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Focal length15 mm15 mm15 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/4.5
Weight410 g536 g470 g597 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm72 mm–
Min. focus distance12.2 cm40 cm20 cm20 cm
Length64 mm97 mm80.5 mm103 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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 23 mm in full-frame terms.

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