Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens for Sony E

Description

The Sony E-mount Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens, produced by Venus Optics, is a fast and luminous wide-angle prime lens characterized by its rectilinear design and advanced optical configuration, which effectively minimizes distortion. Its bright f/2 maximum aperture renders it particularly advantageous for astrophotography and low-light scenarios, while the 5.9″ minimum focusing distance allows for the creation of distinct shallow depth of field images. The lens’s optical assembly features three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements, which work together to mitigate both chromatic and spherical aberrations, resulting in enhanced sharpness, clarity, and diminished color fringing. Furthermore, a Frog Eye Coating has been applied to the front element to resist dust and moisture, making it suitable for challenging environmental conditions. The manual aperture ring can also be de-clicked, facilitating smooth and silent adjustments for video applications, and the front of the lens is designed to accommodate 72mm screw-in filters.

• 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.
• A Frog Eye Coating has been applied to repel both dust and moisture for added protection when working in inclement conditions.
• Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 5.9″ away with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.
• The manual aperture ring can be mechanically ‘de-clicked’ for smooth, silent rotation throughout the aperture range; making it ideal for video applications.
• Five straight diaphragm blades are used to render crisp 10-point sun-stars when photographing point light sources with smaller aperture sizes.
• Despite its ultra-wide design, this lens can accept 72mm screw-in filters on the front of the lens.