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Compact 15mm f/4.5 wide-angle macro lens for Sony FE, silver barrel with detachable hood

Venus Optics

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro Sony FE camera lens

SKU CH-96PP-VR0MC

Ultra-wide 15 mm f/4.5 macro lens for Sony FE delivers 0.5× magnification at 12.9 cm focus with 110.5° view

  • 5X magnification at 12.9 cm close focus
  • 5° ultra-wide angle for expansive scenes
  • 16 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical, 3 HR, 3 ED
  • Manual aperture control on Sony FE mount
  • Lightweight 308 g design with detachable hood

Ultra-wide macro for Sony FE

The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 delivers 0.5X magnification at a 15mm focal length for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. A minimum focusing distance of 5.08 inches and 1.42 inch working distance let you frame small subjects against expansive backgrounds. The 110.5° angle of view suits landscape, architecture and creative close-up work. Manual focus operation appeals to shooters who prefer precise control over macro positioning.

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 lens weighs .68 lb or 308 g, making it light enough for extended handheld sessions. A detachable hood is supplied for flare protection. No focus motor or electronic aperture linkage is present, so exposure and focus are adjusted mechanically.

Mount implications and daily use

The Sony FE mount version provides full-frame coverage without vignetting on compatible bodies. Electronic contacts are absent, so EXIF data will not record aperture or focal length and in-body stabilization cannot be lens-aware. The 10-blade diaphragm produces 10-point sunstars when stopped down. Photographers needing autofocus, electronic aperture control or weather sealing should consider alternative optics.

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Price $333.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I attach the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 to my Sony FE body and what step is often missed?

Align the white mounting index on the lens barrel with the matching mark on the Sony E-mount, rotate clockwise until it clicks, then set the aperture ring to the “A” position so the camera can control the f/4.5 aperture electronically.

What maintenance will this 15mm macro lens need over time?

Clean the front and rear glass with a blower and microfibre cloth when dust appears; the detachable hood threads onto the 10-blade diaphragm housing, so check its threads occasionally for grit that could jam the hood.

What limit appears first during extended close-up shooting at 0.5X magnification?

At 1:2 magnification the working distance shrinks to 1.42 inches (36 mm) from the front element, so lighting the subject without casting a shadow becomes the practical constraint before optical performance does.

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