Venus Optics Laowa Cookie 15mm F/5 FF II E / Z

Ultra-wide angle prime lens • Digital era

  • Announced:
  • · November 2024
  • Production status:
  •  In production
  • Country of design:
  • · PRC (People's Republic of China)
  • Original name:
  • · LAOWA FFII15mm F5.0 Cookie
  • Class:
  • · Slow full-frame ultra-wide angle prime lens
  • · Professional model

Specification

Optical design:
35mm full frame
15mm
F/5
13 elements in 9 groups
Nikon Z
Sony E
110.5° (35mm full frame)
On Nikon Z APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:
23mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:
F/7.7 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:
86.6°
On Sony NEX/a/ZV APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:
23mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:
F/7.7 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:
86.6°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:
Automatic
Aperture control:
None; the aperture is controlled from the camera
5 (five)
Focusing:
0.12m
1:5
Focusing modes:
Manual focus only
Manual focus control:
Focusing ring
Physical characteristics:
138g (Sony E)
⌀53×35.2mm (Sony E)
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Accessories:
Screw-type 39mm
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Manufacturer description

Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie is an unrivaled pancake-style 15mm ultra-wide-angle lens specially designed for Full-frame mirrorless cameras. An auto-aperture function has been included in Sony E and Nikon Z mount to enhance the overall user experience. It weighs only 158g offering a remarkable 110° angle of view. Other than the usual black in color, a stylish silver option has been included for photographers to mount on their camera. It is an ideal lens developed for photographers who are looking for a fun go-to lens for their casual street, landscape and everyday photography. Just simply grab this tiny “cookie” to capture more shots.

Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF Lens is an unrivaled pancake-style ultra-wide-angle lens. It is just a tiny cookie-sized lens, but contains the capability to capture ultra-wide scene. It is an ideal lens developed for photographers who are looking for a fun go-to lens for their casual street, landscape and everyday photography. Just simply grab this tiny “cookie” to capture shots.

This cookie exemplifies the convenience of pancake lenses with its super compact and lightweight design, weighing just 158g. Its portable form factor allows it to double as a lens cap, making it easy to shoot handheld in any situation. Photographers will carry this lens everywhere, leading to more spontaneous shooting opportunities!

Despite its pocket-sized design, the Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie lens offers a remarkable 110° angle of view. This ultra-wide perspective is perfect for capturing breathtaking landscapes and a wide variety of scenes, allowing photographers to tell compelling stories through their images.

With a close focusing distance of just 12 cm, this lens allows for impressive close-up photography, enabling photographers to explore intricate details in their subjects while maintaining the expansive background of wide-angle lenses.

The inclusion of an auto-aperture function in both Sony E and Nikon Z mounts greatly enhances user experience. It simplifies the shooting process and allows photographers to focus more on their creative aspects and composition without the hassle of manual adjustments. Also with the electrical contacts, it effortlessly records detailed lens settings in the photo’s EXIF data.

* RF, L-mount and Leica M mount are fully manual.

The lens features a 39mm built-in filter thread, photographers can easily attach screw-in filters directly on the lens for enhanced effects and improved image quality in various lighting conditions.

Capture stunning Sunstar effects with the lens’s unique 10-point aperture design, creating beautiful starbursts in the images. It can be easily created when shooting towards strong light source.

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