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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 wide-angle macro lens for Nikon F, compact metal barrel with detachable hood

Venus Optics

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro Nikon F camera lens

SKU CH-21PV-BMXPA

Wide-angle macro lens for Nikon F mount delivers 110.5° coverage and 0.5× magnification at 12.9 cm focus distance

  • Ultra-wide 110.5° view captures expansive scenes with 15mm focal length
  • Half-life-size macro at 12.9 cm close focus reveals fine details
  • 16 elements in 11 groups including aspherical, HR and ED glass for sharp results
  • Aperture range f/4.5 to f/32 gives full depth-of-field control
  • Lightweight 308 g build with detachable hood suits travel and daily use

Wide-Angle Macro for Nikon F

The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro mounts on Nikon F bodies and covers full-frame sensors. Its 110.5 degree angle of view suits landscape, architecture and interior work, while the 0.5x magnification ratio lets photographers capture close-up detail from a 12.9 cm minimum focus distance. The lens is built for creators who want a single optic for expansive scenes and macro perspectives.

Aperture Range and Magnification Limits

The f/4.5 to f/32 aperture range provides depth-of-field control for both environmental scenes and close-up work, with 10-point sunstars available at smaller stops. At 0.5x magnification the lens reaches half life-size reproduction; subjects requiring 1:1 or greater magnification fall outside its capability. The 15mm focal length and close focus combine to keep background context visible in macro shots.

Optical Construction and Handling

Sixteen elements in eleven groups include two aspherical, three high-refractive and three extra-low dispersion elements to suppress distortion and chromatic aberration. The barrel weighs 10.86 oz (308 g) and measures 0.68 lb, making it light enough for extended hand-held use. A detachable hood is supplied for flare control, and the auto aperture coupling works with Nikon F electronic and mechanical bodies.

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Price $291.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will this 15mm f/4.5 lens focus correctly on my older Nikon F-mount film body?

The lens mounts on any Nikon F body and uses an aperture ring for manual stop-down metering, so exposure works the same way as your existing AI or AI-S lenses.

How can I confirm the 110.5° angle of view is performing as specified?

Frame a measured grid at 12.9 cm distance; the horizontal field should match the 1:2 magnification ratio and show minimal barrel distortion across the full-frame corners.

Does the box include the 10-blade diaphragm mechanism or must I buy it separately?

The 16-element, 11-group optical formula with its 10-blade diaphragm is built into the lens; only front and rear caps plus the detachable hood are supplied in the package.

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