Capture Funky Close-Ups With This New Laowa Macro Lens

The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Lens

Designed to help creatives capture unique perspectives in the wide-angle, the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro Lens from Venus Optics is quite compact and lightweight at 10.9 oz.

At this size, the lens will be able to provide unparalleled opportunities for creative exploration in wildlife, architecture, urban sports, and other content creation. Plus, with its expansive 110.5° field of view, it will be able to pair with a 0.5x macro magnification to produce intimate perspectives that retain a sense of environment.

Also, with a 1.4" minimum shooting distance from the front of the lens, the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 will further allow shooters to get incredibly close to their subject, opening up even more unique framing options. The 5-bladed diaphragm will also help shooters create 10-pointed sun stars from light sources, while the optical design contains 16 elements in 11 groups, including aspherical, ED, and HR glass elements for reduced distortion and improved image quality.

Price and Availability

Overall this is a unique lens that offers some unique perspectives. It might not be an all-in-one option to rock with as your only option, but it’s a fun lens to consider adding to your camera bag if you have the space and budget availability.

Here are the full specs and purchase options.

• Full-Frame | f/4.5 to f/32
• Wide-Angle, Macro Prime
• Manual Aperture Control
• Manual Focus Design
• 0.5x Magnification
• 110.5° Angle of View
• 10-Point Sunstar Effect
• Front Filter Thread: 62mm