Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro
Laowa · 15 mm · f/4.5
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What We Like
+Rare combination of ultra-wide 110.5° angle of view with 0.5x macro magnification capability
+Extremely compact and lightweight at 308g/0.68 lbs for a full-frame lens
+Excellent distortion control with minimal vignetting (2.3 EV wide open)
+Distinctive 10-point sunstar effect from 5-blade aperture design
+Affordable at $399 USD
+Available in multiple dedicated mounts (Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF/RF, L-Mount)
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with demanding precision required, especially for macro work
−Extremely short working distance (1.42 inches) requires lens almost touching subject, causing shadowing issues
−No weather sealing or dust resistance
−Relatively slow f/4.5 aperture limits low-light performance
−Lateral chromatic aberration visible in corners at close distances
General | |
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About This LensThe Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro lens covers full-frame sensors to provide a versatile and compact lens option for capturing stunning wide angle macro shots. This lens is brilliant for getting shots of tiny objects set against a sweeping background to put them in context, thanks to the combination of its 0.5x macro magnification and short 15mm focal length. However, it's a tricky lens to use, as it demands high-precision manual focusing and the macro working distance is extremely short. At $399, it's a very competitive price for a full-frame lens that combines an ultra-wide-angle perspective with a 0.5x macro capability and solid metal build. | |
| Brand | Laowa |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 308 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 47.7 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 70 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 62 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 15 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 4.5 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 110.5° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 5020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 12.9 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.5x |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 16 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |