Venus Optics is offering photographers the first native option to get started in the world of wide-angle macro photography with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens, available here for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras. Before now, wide-angle macro required the use of extension tubes and other workarounds, but now the Laowa 15mm Macro offers true 1:1 magnification without the hassle. The ultra-wide perspective on full-frame cameras allows users to get exceptionally close to their subjects with a minimum focus distance of just 4.7", and have them fill the frame, while still capturing the background for more informative scenes. Internal focusing further assists by not disturbing your subject, even when you reach the 0.2" minimum working distance. Optically, it is designed to minimize distortion that plagues wide-angle lenses with the use of an advanced 12 element in 9 group construction with one extra-low dispersion and three high-refractive elements. A multi-layer low-reflective coating further improved image quality by reducing the appearance of flare and ghosting. Also, when used on APS-C cameras, or in crop modes, the lens offers +/- 6mm of vertical shift which can help correct for perspective when shooting objects such as buildings. Full manual operation is required with this lens through the use of a physical aperture ring with a range of f/4 to f/32 and a large focusing ring. A flat front element provides room for a 77mm front filter thread for using a selection of specialized filters to enhance your scene. Additionally, it has a near circular 14-blade diaphragm for smooth out of focus elements and comes with a lens hood.
Venus Optics is offering photographers the first native option to get started in the world of wide-angle macro photography with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens, available here for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras. Before now, wide-angle macro required the use of extension tubes and other workarounds, but now the Laowa 15mm Macro offers true 1:1 magnification without the hassle. The ultra-wide perspective on full-frame cameras allows users to get exceptionally close to their subjects with a minimum focus distance of just 4.7", and have them fill the frame, while still capturing the background for more informative scenes. Internal focusing further assists by not disturbing your subject, even when you reach the 0.2" minimum working distance. Optically, it is designed to minimize distortion that plagues wide-angle lenses with the use of an advanced 12 element in 9 group construction with one extra-low dispersion and three high-refractive elements. A multi-layer low-reflective coating further improved image quality by reducing the appearance of flare and ghosting. Also, when used on APS-C cameras, or in crop modes, the lens offers +/- 6mm of vertical shift which can help correct for perspective when shooting objects such as buildings. Full manual operation is required with this lens through the use of a physical aperture ring with a range of f/4 to f/32 and a large focusing ring. A flat front element provides room for a 77mm front filter thread for using a selection of specialized filters to enhance your scene. Additionally, it has a near circular 14-blade diaphragm for smooth out of focus elements and comes with a lens hood.
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Laowa Lens 15mm f/4 Wide Angel Macro (Sony A)
Venus Optics is offering photographers the first native option to get started in the world of wide-angle macro photography with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens, available here for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras. Before now, wide-angle macro required the use of extension tubes and other workarounds, but now the Laowa 15mm Macro offers true 1:1 magnification without the hassle. The ultra-wide perspective on full-frame cameras allows users to get exceptionally close to their subjects with a minimum focus distance of just 4.7", and have them fill the frame, while still capturing the background for more informative scenes. Internal focusing further assists by not disturbing your subject, even when you reach the 0.2" minimum working distance. Optically, it is designed to minimize distortion that plagues wide-angle lenses with the use of an advanced 12 element in 9 group construction with one extra-low dispersion and three high-refractive elements. A multi-layer low-reflective coating further improved image quality by reducing the appearance of flare and ghosting. Also, when used on APS-C cameras, or in crop modes, the lens offers +/- 6mm of vertical shift which can help correct for perspective when shooting objects such as buildings. Full manual operation is required with this lens through the use of a physical aperture ring with a range of f/4 to f/32 and a large focusing ring. A flat front element provides room for a 77mm front filter thread for using a selection of specialized filters to enhance your scene. Additionally, it has a near circular 14-blade diaphragm for smooth out of focus elements and comes with a lens hood.
Venus Optics is offering photographers the first native option to get started in the world of wide-angle macro photography with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens, available here for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras. Before now, wide-angle macro required the use of extension tubes and other workarounds, but now the Laowa 15mm Macro offers true 1:1 magnification without the hassle. The ultra-wide perspective on full-frame cameras allows users to get exceptionally close to their subjects with a minimum focus distance of just 4.7", and have them fill the frame, while still capturing the background for more informative scenes. Internal focusing further assists by not disturbing your subject, even when you reach the 0.2" minimum working distance. Optically, it is designed to minimize distortion that plagues wide-angle lenses with the use of an advanced 12 element in 9 group construction with one extra-low dispersion and three high-refractive elements. A multi-layer low-reflective coating further improved image quality by reducing the appearance of flare and ghosting. Also, when used on APS-C cameras, or in crop modes, the lens offers +/- 6mm of vertical shift which can help correct for perspective when shooting objects such as buildings. Full manual operation is required with this lens through the use of a physical aperture ring with a range of f/4 to f/32 and a large focusing ring. A flat front element provides room for a 77mm front filter thread for using a selection of specialized filters to enhance your scene. Additionally, it has a near circular 14-blade diaphragm for smooth out of focus elements and comes with a lens hood.
The lowest price we last saw for Laowa Lens 15mm f/4 Wide Angel Macro (Sony A) was $657.25 at cccwarehouse.com.au, compared across 12 retailers (last seen 28 Oct 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $533.69 on 3 June 2025.
Prices last updated 28 Oct 2026.
Last updated at 28/10/2026 19:52:41
Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Nikon F Mount Lens Full Frame Venus Optics
Delivery $32.30
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro Sony FE
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Lens - Nikon F Mount
Delivery between Mon – Wed $8.95
Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 Wide Angle Lens with Shift - Sony A
Delivery between 2–10 Nov $15
Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Nikon F
Delivery $9.90
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Lens - Nikon F Mount
Delivery $9.95
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Lens - Nikon F Mount
Free delivery between Fri – Sat
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Lens - Nikon F Mount
Delivery between 31 Oct – 8 Nov $10
LAOWA 15mm f/4 1:1 Wide Angle Camera Lenses With Shift - Nikon F
Delivery between 2–5 Nov $12
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Delivery between 5–9 Nov $10
originally posted on adorama.com
First, I think I should give a little synopsis of what how I feel about this lens and then go into more detail.Pros -*Shift Capability*very little barrel distortion*inexpensive for the features*it can focus close - if necessary*Construction feels pretty solid and smooth*Shift function!*15mm works on full frame cameraCons -*The f-stop ring has no "clicks" its a free spinning ring*F-stop ring is in front of the focus ring so you accidently move the fstop when trying to focus*1:1 macro function is useless. It's nice that it focuses close, but to achieve 1:1, the subject is so close to the lens it's impossible to get light on the front of the subject.*Shift actuation is not easy or smooth*Shift function will cause vignetting on a full frame cameraI like ... MoreFirst, I think I should give a little synopsis of what how I feel about this lens and then go into more detail.Pros -*Shift Capability*very little barrel distortion*inexpensive for the features*it can focus close - if necessary*Construction feels pretty solid and smooth*Shift function!*15mm works on full frame cameraCons -*The f-stop ring has no "clicks" its a free spinning ring*F-stop ring is in front of the focus ring so you accidently move the fstop when trying to focus*1:1 macro function is useless. It's nice that it focuses close, but to achieve 1:1, the subject is so close to the lens it's impossible to get light on the front of the subject.*Shift actuation is not easy or smooth*Shift function will cause vignetting on a full frame cameraI like the lens, and for the price, if you are looking for a very wide shift lens, then you can't beat it. If you are just looking for a really wide lens, there are some other options out there that might be a better choice. Do not expect to buy this and use the 1:1 macro function unless you can light THROUGH your subject. To achieve the 1:1 focus, the subject is going to be so close to the lens you cannot get light in front and it will be back-lit.The shift function is great for architectural photography, and if that is what you are into, and your budget is tight then I would suggest this lens.I shot a video of my review so you can see images and learn a bit more about what a true macro lens is, and tilt-shift lenses.https://youtu.be/tA5skfZQ5dc
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I never got the shift to work...but you can focus right on the lens
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Solid, well made lens. Excellent sharpness and contrast when stopped down a bit. It is stepless aperture which can be problematical when focusing in close. It is possible to bump or move the aperture ring when focusing. The shift is imprecise. I can sort of get the middle I.e 3mm and of course full but anything other that is virtually impossible. Unfortunately it does not pass EXIF data to the camera. It is an unusual lens and is capable of excellent results if care is taken. Being manual focus, it requires precision on the part of the photographer.
| Fixed Focal Length | 15mm |
| Durability | Not weather sealed |
| Included Accessories | Lens hood |
| Included Highlights | With Lens Hood |
| Magnification | 1:1 |
Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Nikon F Mount Lens Full Frame Venus Optics
Delivery $32.30
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro Sony FE
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Lens - Nikon F Mount
Delivery between Mon – Wed $8.95
Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 Wide Angle Lens with Shift - Sony A
Delivery between 2–10 Nov $15
Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Nikon F
Delivery $9.90
First, I think I should give a little synopsis of what how I feel about this lens and then go into more detail.Pros -*Shift Capability*very little barrel distortion*inexpensive for the features*it can focus close - if necessary*Construction feels pretty solid and smooth*Shift function!*15mm works on full frame cameraCons -*The f-stop ring has no "clicks" its a free spinning ring*F-stop ring is in front of the focus ring so you accidently move the fstop when trying to focus*1:1 macro function is useless. It's nice that it focuses close, but to achieve 1:1, the subject is so close to the lens it's impossible to get light on the front of the subject.*Shift actuation is not easy or smooth*Shift function will cause vignetting on a full frame cameraI like ... MoreFirst, I think I should give a little synopsis of what how I feel about this lens and then go into more detail.Pros -*Shift Capability*very little barrel distortion*inexpensive for the features*it can focus close - if necessary*Construction feels pretty solid and smooth*Shift function!*15mm works on full frame cameraCons -*The f-stop ring has no "clicks" its a free spinning ring*F-stop ring is in front of the focus ring so you accidently move the fstop when trying to focus*1:1 macro function is useless. It's nice that it focuses close, but to achieve 1:1, the subject is so close to the lens it's impossible to get light on the front of the subject.*Shift actuation is not easy or smooth*Shift function will cause vignetting on a full frame cameraI like the lens, and for the price, if you are looking for a very wide shift lens, then you can't beat it. If you are just looking for a really wide lens, there are some other options out there that might be a better choice. Do not expect to buy this and use the 1:1 macro function unless you can light THROUGH your subject. To achieve the 1:1 focus, the subject is going to be so close to the lens you cannot get light in front and it will be back-lit.The shift function is great for architectural photography, and if that is what you are into, and your budget is tight then I would suggest this lens.I shot a video of my review so you can see images and learn a bit more about what a true macro lens is, and tilt-shift lenses.https://youtu.be/tA5skfZQ5dc
I never got the shift to work...but you can focus right on the lens
Solid, well made lens. Excellent sharpness and contrast when stopped down a bit. It is stepless aperture which can be problematical when focusing in close. It is possible to bump or move the aperture ring when focusing. The shift is imprecise. I can sort of get the middle I.e 3mm and of course full but anything other that is virtually impossible. Unfortunately it does not pass EXIF data to the camera. It is an unusual lens and is capable of excellent results if care is taken. Being manual focus, it requires precision on the part of the photographer.
The reason I purchased this lens was for wide angle macro. It has met all my expectations. For my use it is not always possible to use a tripod. While I did get some keeper shots hand holding the lens, at f4 the depth of field is so small that it is very difficult to maintain the camera still enough to maintain focus. At the moment in those situations I am shooting a burst of 10 shots hoping one is a keeper.
| Fixed Focal Length | 15mm |
| Durability | Not weather sealed |
| Included Accessories | Lens hood |
| Included Highlights | With Lens Hood |
| Magnification | 1:1 |
