Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Canon EF
Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Canon EF
Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens For Canon EF Summary
They have done it again with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Canon EF. This is the world’s widest 1:1 magnification macro lens for full frame and APS-C EF-mount cameras. This means you can capture true life-sized close-up images as well as shooting architecture, interiors, Astro and landscapes with one versatile ultra wide angle lens and no extension tubes. If you mount this onto an APS-C body it also includes a special +/- 6mm shift function to get straight verticals, which is a very nice touch. The 110° angle of view on full frame Canon DSLR lets you capture the entire scene in sharp detail thanks to 12 optical elements in 9 groups. These include one extra-low dispersion and three high-refractive elements, along with Laowa's low-reflective coating on each optic to deliver consistent image quality by reducing flare and ghosting when shooting backlit subjects.
Features at a glance
- True 1:1 magnification ultra wide angle macro lens for full frame and APS-C
- Wide 110 degree angle of view
- 14 aperture blades for smooth de-focused areas
- Extremely close 12cm minimum focus distance
- Rugged, metal barrelled lens construction
- Infinity focus for full frame cameras
- +/- 6mm shift function for APS-C cameras
- Manual focusing only
- 77mm filter thread
Shooting close-ups requires crystal clear sharpness to see the finer details and the 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Canon achieves this both in the centre and the edges of the frame. Topping off a high quality offering from Laowa is a barrel which is made of metal for strength and durability.
Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Canon EF Sample Images
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What’s in the box
- Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Canon EF-mount
- Lens Hood
- Front and rear lens caps
Optional accessories
- Hoya REVO SMC 77mm Circular Polarising Filter - cuts glare and reflections from wet surfaces
- B+W 77mm XS-Pro 010 UV-Haze Filter With MRC Nano Coating - A great option to protect the front element when shooting at extremely close range
Specifications
| Aperture ring: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Diameter (mm): 84 |
| Length (mm): 65 |
| Weight (g): 410 |
| Elements: 12 |
| Focal length: 15 mm |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 9 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Maximum focal length: 15 |
| Maximum magnification: 1 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 4 |
| Minimum focal length: 15 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.47 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 32 |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 14 |
| Special elements / coatings: Three high refractive and one ED element |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: Yes |