SeekerVenus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D
The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is an ultra-wide lens with an especially bright aperture and almost no barrel distortion.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Venus 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens - Front and Rear Lens Caps - Lens Hood - Venus 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Ultra wide-angle prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, this 15mm f/2 can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 22.5mm equivalent focal length
- Relatively fast f/2 maximum aperture benefits astrophotography and low-light shooting applications
- Rectilinear design renders subjects with minimal distortion in order to suit landscape and architectural applications
- Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color neutrality. Two aspherical elements are also featured to limit spherical aberrations for improved sharpness
PROS
+ Ultra-wide angle of view.
+ Eliminates barrel distortion.
+ Declickable aperture control.
+ Front filter support.
+ Fluorine lens coat.
+ Minimal focus breathing.
+ Full-frame coverage.
+ Available for multiple systems.
CONS
- Manual focus not for everyone.
- Heavy vignette.
- A little soft at wide aperture.
- No stabilization or electronic communication.
- Hood fits a bit loose.
- Pentagonal bokeh highlights.
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By PCMag on August 09, 2019
The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is an ultra-wide lens with an especially bright aperture and almost no barrel distortion.
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