Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Pentax Kis offering photographers the first native option to get started in the world of wide-angle macro photography with the Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens, available here for full-frame Pentax K-mount cameras. Before now, wide-angle macro required the use of extension tubes and other workarounds, but now the Laowa 15mm Macro offers true 1:1 magnification without the hassle. The ultra-wide perspective on full-frame cameras allows users to get exceptionally close to their subjects with a minimum focus distance of just 4.7", and have them fill the frame, while still capturing the background for more informative scenes. Internal focusing further assists by not disturbing your subject, even when you reach the 0.2" minimum working distance.

Optically, it is designed to minimize distortion that plagues wide-angle lenses with the use of an advanced 12 element in 9 group construction with one extra-low dispersion and three high-refractive elements. A multi-layer low-reflective coating further improved image quality by reducing the appearance of flare and ghosting. Also, when used on APS-C cameras, or in crop modes, the lens offers +/- 6mm of vertical shift which can help correct for perspective when shooting objects such as buildings.

Full manual operation is required with this lens through the use of a physical aperture ring with a range of f/4 to f/32 and a large focusing ring. A flat front element provides room for a 77mm front filter thread for using a selection of specialized filters to enhance your scene. Additionally, it has a near circular 14-blade diaphragm for smooth out of focus elements and comes with a lens hood.

K Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32    1:1 Magnification Ratio; Internal Focus    One ED & Three High-Refractive Elements    Multi-Layer Low-Reflective Coating    Manual Focus and Aperture    Maximum Shift: +/- 6mm (APS-C)    Minimum Focus Distance: 4.7"    Front Filter Thread: 77mm    Near Circular 14-Blade Diaphragm

Ultra-wide 110° angle of view on full-frame cameras.

The wide-angle lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 22.5mm with an 85° angle of view when used on APS-C cameras bodies or in crop modes.

Wide aperture range of f/4 to f/32.

Lens construction features 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 high-refractive elements and on extra-low dispersion element.

Minimum focus distance of 4.7" with a minimum working distance of just 0.2".

Manual focus and aperture control.

When used with APS-C cameras, the Laowa 15mm Macro can utilize +/-6 mm of vertical shift to help correct perspective.

True 1:1 magnification allows photographers to capture life-sized images of their subjects while still providing infinity focus for use as a standard wide-angle lens.

Near-circular 14-blade aperture diaphragm provides smooth out-of-focus elements.

Accepts 77mm threaded filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I just opened the box and the focus ring won't budge. What am I doing wrong or is it diffective?

A: Hi Coreen! Be aware that this lens is manual focus only and won't autofocus due to lack of lens-camera links and contacts, the same applies to the aperture settings, camera won't autoexpose or auto-adjust apertures, it's back to basics... Otherwise the focusing ring should turn when operated manually, if not, then the lens is deffective.

Q: 2. Is this TOTALLY manual, i.e. - no info at all translated to the camera? If so, how do you know what shutter speed to set at any given aperture with no exposure info? Thanks.

A: This lens is pretty much all manual, however, the camera can still read light coming into the sensor so you could still adjust your settings accordingly.

Q: 3. Hi there, what is the shipping price/cost to Belgium?

A: You may calculate your actual shipping options/order totals by adding the items you want to a shopping cart. It will then list the shipping options, descriptions, ETA's and fees to your location.

Q: 4. I'm getting silhouetting in some of my pics. None of the customer photos on this page show it. How do i get rid of it?

A: Do you mean a vignette? Can you share a sample? With macro you really need fill light.

Q: 5. Is it good to go on Sony 6000 Emount?

A: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro lens for Sony E will be compatible with the Sony a6000 camera, yes.

Q: 6. This lens should be compatible with the Nikon D3500, correct? Manual focus of course.

A: Yes Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Nikon F is compatible with the Nikon D3500.

Q: 7. Can the shift only go along one axis (say, left-right when in landscape mode) or is there an internal rotation to let it also shift up-down (while still in landscape)?

A: It only allows up/down in Landscape mode, no rotation. Also the shift does not work with full frame sensors, part of the image corners will be cropped.

Q: 8. In the picture, it looks like an adapter is attached, does it require an adapter for Sony E?

A: No, it comes attached with the adapter. There are a few different versions sop make sure to select the correct one.

Q: 9. Would this be the best macro option for the Sony a6500?

A: If you are looking for a wide angle macro lens for use on the Sony E-mount lens mount, then yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Sony E would be my recommendation as the best option for your usage needs on the Sony Alpha a6500 Mirrorless Digital Camera.

Q: 10. Would the lens shift mode work better when using an A7Rii camera if the the camera were set to crop frame (aps-c) mode? Am I also correct to assume that I would not need to be as close to the subject?

A: You may use the APS-C crop mode while using the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Sony E, but as this is a full-frame lens designed for full-frame sensors, the lens will not work better when set to APS-C mode; the lens will work identical as when using the full sensor, but in APS-C mode, you would simply not get as wide as a view and you would have a smaller maximum resolution due to the smaller frame crop size. While you will still have 6mm, it may appear less as you would not be viewing the lens' full angle of view. Regardless on if the camera is set to full-frame or APS-C mode, the lens' minimum focus distance is 4.72 (12 cm). The distance you are from the subject would simply change the perspective of your view of the subject slightly.