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Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D

Sony E

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

At f/2 and 15 mm, this manual-focus full frame ultra-wide for Sony E-mount gathers plenty of light. It allows shorter shutter times and reaches 1:4 magnification at a 15 cm minimum focus distance. It weighs 500 g. It suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and night sky.

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

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Venus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-D compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 15mm F2 Zero-DArtra Lab Latalumen 14mm f/2.8 V2Samyang / Rokinon 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMCSamyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 II
Focal length15 mm14 mm14 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight500 g547 g570 g708 g
Filter diameter72 mm82 mm––
Min. focus distance15 cm22 cm28 cm28 cm
Length82 mm78 mm122.1 mm122.1 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 23 mm in full-frame terms.

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