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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F/5 Cookie FF Lens
For Sony E Mount
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.39
Manual Focus Only lens.Lens Description
The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F/5 Cookie FF is an ultra-wide prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This prime has a 15mm focal-length.
This prime lens focuses down to 12cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.2X magnification. The lens is not capable of autofocus and so the focus-distance must always be manually adjusted via the focus-ring.
The lens weighs 158g.
This version of the lens has a Sony E mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Sony E mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors. Venus Optics also makes this lens for Nikon Z, Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F/5 Cookie FF Specifications
| Brand | Venus Optics | Model | Laowa 15mm F/5 Cookie FF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Max FLM | 1X | |
| Focal Length | 15mm | View Angle | 110° |
| Max Aperture | F/5 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 12cm | Magnification | 0.2X |
| Filter Size | 39mm | Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Size (D x L) | 53 x 35mm | Weight | 158g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | Manual Focus only |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | No | Focus Motor | N / A |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2024-11-12 |
| Limitations | Manual Focus Only | ||
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Venus Optics 15mm F/5 Facts
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.39Manual Focus Only lens.| 15mm Focal-Length | F/5 Constant Aperture |
| 39mm Filter Thread | Manual Focus only |
| Sony E Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
| 158g Lens Weight | 53 x 35mm (D x L) |
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