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Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

This full frame ultra-wide for Nikon Z combines a 15 mm focal length with an f/2 aperture. It is focused manually and reaches 1:4 at a 15 cm minimum focus distance. At 500 g, it suits night sky, landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Night sky

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

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-DArtra Lab Latalumen 14mm f/2.8 V2Samyang / Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 Z7artisans 14mm F2.8
Focal length15 mm14 mm14 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight500 g547 g810 g–
Filter diameter72 mm82 mm–77 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm22 cm28 cm43 cm
Length82 mm78 mm124 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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